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For an offensive holding penalty, how many yards are given?

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Holding by the offense is a 10-yard penalty. Usually, when a referee’s yellow flag is behind the QB, it’s an offensive holding penalty. Referees consider any form of grabbing, clutching, spinning, or restraining as a holding penalty.
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For an offensive holding penalty, how many yards are given?
- 15
- Automatic Ejection
- 10
- 5
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