What it is

A player uses words or gestures that insult or provoke an opponent, such as standing over a player he has just tackled or blocked.

The penalty

The penalty is 15 yards.

More detail

Officials throw a yellow flag when they see it. The other team may accept the penalty or decline it if the play turned out better for them.

Animated play

Blue circles are the team with the ball. X marks the other team. The yellow oval is the ball.

1. A player makes a tackle or catches a pass.
2. Instead of getting up, he stands over the opponent and mocks him with words or gestures.
3. The officials flag taunting. Fifteen yards.