What is the enforcement zone for a personal foul?

The enforcement zone for a personal foul is from the previous spot. This means that when a personal foul is committed, the penalty is assessed from the spot where the last play was initiated, rather than where the foul occurred or where the play might have ended.

Personal fouls often come with a serious nature, like unsportsmanlike conduct or targeting, and the rule is structured in such a way to deter these actions by imposing a significant penalty, which is usually 15 yards. Enforcing this penalty from the previous spot helps to maintain the flow of the game and reinforces that serious infractions will impact the team that commits them without overly benefiting the opposing team.

The other options relate to different types of fouls or situations where the enforcement differs, but for personal fouls, the focus is specifically on the previous spot to ensure clarity and fairness in the assessment of the penalty.