Most penalties result in moving the ball to the offending team’s end zone. If the penalty moves the ball more than halfway distance to the defense end zone, the penalty becomes half the distance to the goal instead of its normal value. Most penalties result in a repeat of the down. some penalties defenses give the offense an automatic first down. On the other hand, some Offensive penalties result in the automatic loss of a down. If one penalty gives the offensive team enough yards to win a first descent, they get a first descent as usual. If a penalty occurs during a rally, an official throws a flag yellow near the fault spot. When the rally ends, the team that does not committed the penalty has the option of accepting the penalty, or declining the penalty and accept the result of the rally. Some of the penalties common include: False start: An offensive player moves illegally after lining up for the snap. The part is dead immediately. Offside: A defensive player is on the wrong side of the ball at the start of a play. If the game has started, the penalty is deferred until the result of the game. Grasping: Illegally grabbing or pulling an opponent who is not the holder of the ball. Pass interference: Illegal contact with an opponent to prevent him from receive a forward pass. Game delay: Failed to start a new move after a certain time has elapsed from the end of the last. Illegal Back Block: An offensive player pushing a player defensive in the back. Nwsl challenge standings

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