Show:
The Kicking Game
Mechanics
Tic Toc
Mixed Bag
100
What happens during a scrimmage kick first touched (muffed) by R beyond the LOS and K gains possession?
Ball is dead and belongs to the kicking team.
100
WHICH wing officials breaks down field on punts and WHEN does he do it?
The wing who is on the same side of the punter as the referee, and he breaks down field as soon as the ball is snapped.
100
How many timeouts does each team get in overtime?
1 timeout each per overtime period.
100
What is the procedure for a measurement?
First- ball is placed by official who has marked forward progress. BJ - Secure and hold ball, be on opposite side of ball from the chains (remember, make sure a view of the ball and the chains can be scene from both sides) LJ - Get a spot even with the ball so that the chains do not have to cross the ball to be straight. HL - Bring chain and chain clip onto field - place clip on back edge of back line where LJ is waiting- alert U when you are ready for him to pull on the post. U - Take post from chain crew member and pull straight when HL is ready. R - Determine if ready, stay out of the lines of site, signal decision. IF SHORT - Leave ball at spot to move in and determine spot inside hashes then move ball.
200
What are the options for the receiving team when a FREE KICK is kicked out of bounds? (NOTE - there are 3 options)
1. 5 yard penalty from previous spot and re-kick 2. Put ball in play 25 yards beyond previous free kick spot (i.e. the 35 for a kickoff from the 40) 3. Decline the penalty and put the ball in play where it went out of bounds
200
In a balanced formation, the Back Judge's key is on which side of the ball?
The line judge's side.
200
During a timeout, what two types of conferences are authorized?
Outside the numbers, one or more players and one or more coaches. Inside the numbers, one coach and no more than 11 players.
200
What are the mechanics during a timeout?
R - stay with ball U - Stay over ball until moved by R HL/LJ - Stay with team, remind coach of timeouts remaining, start getting team out when warning whisle blows. BJ - Time it. Warning whistle. All - get counts.
300
Describe a scenario where the kicking team can advance a loose ball during a scrimmage kick that is not a try.
Any scenario that has K gaining possession behind the LOS, even if it was beyond the LOS and forced back by R.
300
Where is everyone positioned for the coin toss?
R and U at midfield, the press box should be on R's left side. HL and BJ, escort captains and then stop at hashmarks on visitors side. LJ, escort captains and then stop at hashmarks on home side
300
What are the point differential rules when one team is leading by 35 or 50 points?
During a running clock situation, the game clock will NOT stop unless one of the following occurs: T I P S (1) Time-outs (charged to a team) (2) Intermission (between 3rd and 4th quarters) (3) Penalty enforcement (whistle to ready-to-play) (4) Safety reasons (injuries, etc.) and after any score Normal timing procedures will resume if the point differential is reduced to less than 35 points. Additionally, should the point margin increase to a 50 point differential any time in the second half, the clock will run continuously except for officials’ timeouts for injured players.
300
How many yards are walked off for a blocking below the waist foul?
15
400
During a free kick, what two things must happen for the kicking team to recover the ball? (For this discussion, let's assume there is no touching of the ball by any member of the receiving team)
The ball must go beyond R's restraining line (10 yards) and touch the ground. This can happen in any order.
400
What are the mechanics for an obvious onside attempts?
Back judge - Same as usual Umpire - Moves up to Kicker's restraining line Wings move up to R's restraining line Referee - Still down field, responsible for progress on a deep kick.
400
Describe at least two scenarios where a foul is accepted on the last play of a period and the period is NOT extended by an un-timed down.
When a foul on touchdown or try is going to be enforced at the succeeding spot Unsportsmanlike or non-player fouls Fouls that have a loss of down Fouls that result in a safety
400
What fouls result in an automatic first down?
Roughing the Passer, kicker/holder, snapper and defensive pass interference.
500
What are the requirements for a Post Scrimmage Kick Foul?
The foul must be- -During a scrimmage kick that crosses the neutral zone -Beyond the neutral zone -Before the end of the kick -R must be next to put ball in play
500
Describe the changes for goal line coverage 15, 10 and 5 and in...
15 and in - BJ goes to End line, but still get to goal line 10 and in - Wings - officiate in front of the runner so you can be AT the goal line when it is crossed 5 and in - Wings break to the goal line AT the snap
500
Name at least 5 instances when the clock stars on the snap as opposed to the ready for play whistle.
1. Ball out of bounds 2. New series for B 3. New series for A or B following a LEGAL kick 4. Ball becomes dead behind the goal line 5. Incomplete forward pass 6. Timeout 7. A team attempts to consume time illegally 8. Penalty for Delay of game is accepted 9. End of period 10. Fair catch
500
What are the fouls that result in a loss of down?
Illegal forward handing, illegal forward pass, intentional grounding and offensive pass interference.