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General Slang
encroachment
en-KROHCH-munt · noun · informal
A defensive penalty for crossing the line and contacting before the snap.
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A pre-snap foul in which a defensive player crosses the line of scrimmage and makes contact with an opponent before the ball is snapped.
“The nose tackle jumped early and was flagged for encroachment.”
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encroachment In A Sentence
The nose tackle jumped early and was flagged for encroachment.
Origin & Usage
American football; from 'encroach,' to intrude past a boundary.
People Also Ask
What is encroachment in football?
It's a pre-snap penalty where a defensive player crosses the line of scrimmage and makes contact with an opponent before the ball is snapped.
What's the difference between encroachment and offside?
In the NFL, encroachment is contact with an opponent before the snap and stops play immediately, while offside is simply being across the line at the snap without necessarily making contact.
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