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Faking a Roughing

What does Faking a Roughing Mean?

This occurs when a kicker, quarterback or punter acts as if unnecessary roughness has been used against them, when it actually has not. This results in a 15-yard penalty.


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Sporting Charts explains Faking a Roughing

This can also be called "taking a dive", and many players and coaches disapprove of this type of behaviour in any manner.

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