5 YARD PENTALTY 

DELAY OF GAME : The Offense does not start the next play within the time limit on the Play Clock.

OFFSIDE :   A player crosses the line of scrimmage or lines up in the Neutral Zone prior to the play.

FALSE START : An offensive player on the line of scrimmage moves after he is set.

ILLEGAL SHIFT : Two or more offensive players do not come to a complete stop for one second prior to snap of the ball.

ILLEGAL CONTACT : Defender initiates contact with an eligible Receiver attempting to evade him more than 5 yards downfield with the Quarterback in the pocket area (automatic 1st down).

ILLEGAL MOTION :  An offensive player in motion is moving forward when the ball is snapped.

ILLEGAL FORWARD PASS :  Quarterback crosses the line of scrimmage before throwing the ball (loss of down).

INELIGIBLE RECEIVER : Ineligible receiver moves downfield more than 1 yard beyond line of scrimmage without contacting a defender prior to a forward pass being thrown.

INVALID FAIR CATCH :  Kick returner did not fully signal; extend one arm over his head and wave it side to side.

10 YARD PENALTY

HOLDING : Illegal use of hands, arms, or body by an offensive player.  If by a defensive player, penalty is 5 yards and automatic first down.

INTENTIONAL GROUNDING :  Quarterback throws an incomplete pass to avoid being tackled for a loss. Loss of down and 10 yard penalty or at spot of the foul if more than 10 yards from previous spot.

ILLEGAL USE OF HANDS : A player uses his hands to strike an opponent above the shoulders or in the back. If by offense 10 yards, if by defense 5 yards and automatic 1st down.

15 YARD PENALTY

PASS INTERFERENCE : One player stops another from having the chance to catch a pass – if by Offense 10 yards, if by Defense 1st down at point of foul.

TRIPPING : Any player uses his feet or legs to trip an opponent.

FACEMASK :  A player grasps an opponent's facemask.

PERSONAL FOUL : Any dangerous play that could result in a serious injury; for example, roughing the Passer or Kicker, or striking with helmet.

CUT BLOCK : An offensive player illegally blocks an opponent below the waist.

UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT :   Actions contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship.