What are the typical "illegal formation" penalties about?

[Jfconrow]

7 on the line, that’s it. It is a little interesting why the defense doesn’t also have to do that. Or the special teams for that matter.

 

[Cowboys5217]

7 on the line, that’s it. It is a little interesting why the defense doesn’t also have to do that. Or the special teams for that matter.

Because the offense has a huge advantage in that they get to snap the ball to start the play.