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  • Personal Foul
    The official, with one arm extend in front of his body, will take his other hand in a striking motion against the extended arm's wrist.
  • Player Disqualification
    The official using one hand with his fist closed, will make a movement from in front of his chest to over his shoulder, indicating the disqualification of the player.
  • Player Possession
    A player gains possession when he is firmly holding or controlling a live ball or a ball to be free kicked.
  • Post Scrimmage
    Post scrimmage is the spot, other than an attempted or successful field goal, where the scrimmage kick ends.
  • Previous Spot
    The previous spot is the spot where the previous snap occurred.