Foul during the run before the change of possession

In American football, a foul during a run before a change of possession can occur if a player commits a penalty during the play while their team is in control of the ball and before the other team gains possession. Some examples of fouls that can occur during a run include:

1. Holding: A player cannot hold an opponent to impede their progress or create an advantage for their team.

2. Illegal block: A player cannot block an opponent from behind, below the waist, or above the shoulders.

3. False start: An offensive player cannot move or flinch before the ball is snapped.

4. Illegal formation: The offensive team must have at least seven players on the line of scrimmage at the snap and no more than four players in the backfield.

5. Illegal motion: An offensive player cannot be in motion toward the line of scrimmage at the snap.

Suppose any of these fouls occur during a run before a change of possession. In that case, a penalty will be assessed against the offending team, and the down will be replayed with a distance penalty added, depending on the specific foul committed.