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A ten yard penalty. (1st and 10 to 1st and 20)

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Q: How many yards are in a holding penalty?
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What is the total number of penalty yards accumulated for two holding penalties and a false start?

25 yards


When did the holding penalty go from 15 to 10 yards?

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