Welcome Colorado Springs Football Officials

Welcome Colorado Springs Football

Officials 2006 SeasonSept 5, 2006

Overview

Dues notification 2006 Schedule Unusual plays OT Procedures Forward Progress Mr Rogers

Dues Notification

State Dues (CHSAA) $100, unless paid by Dec 1, 2006 - $70

Local Dues - $20 if paid by Dec 1, 2006

86 days

2006 Schedule

Meetings 6:30 – 8:00pm Rampart HS Tuesdays Sept 5, 19 Oct 3, 17, 24 Nov 1 Crew meetings: Sept 12, 26 / Oct 10

Forward Progress

Rule 2-15-1

Forward progress is the end of advancement of the ball in a runner’s possession...

Rule 2-15-1

… or the forward-most point of the ball when it is fumbled out of bounds toward the opponent’s goal...

Rule 2-15-1

… and it determines the dead-ball spot.

Exception

When part of the ball becomes dead in a team’s EZ, it is a safety.

Forward progress is not at the foremost point of the ball (5-3-4).

Rule 2-15-2

When an airborne player makes a catch, forward progress is the furthest point of advancement after he possesses the ball if contacted by a defender.

End of Advancement

Down by rule Forward movement stopped Steps OOB Loses possession Inadvertent whistle Helmet comes off

Inbounds Plays

Dives – Must note location of both knee and ball

Clusters – Judgment call

QB sacks

Dives

Focus on ball while runner is on his feet.

Focus on knees when runner loses his balance.

Be cognizant of GL and LTG.

Clusters

Judgment call as to when forward movement is stopped.

Delicate balance between quick and late whistles.

Fumble or strip must occur on contact.

QB Sacks

R is on his own most of the time. Tolerance is one yard. Contact spot to hitting ground is

typically: 3 yds (no resistance). 5 yds (with hopping around).

QB Sacks

Getting the progress plane. Bean bag it (drop, don’t throw) Go there Spec it (1-2 technique)

R

12

3

LOS LOS

Goal Line Plays

It’s not any different than in the middle of the field.

If you think of forward progress as a plane, then the GL is just another plane.

Sideline Plays

Grounded – where ball crosses sideline

Airborne - where ball crosses sideline

Contacted Forward Backward/Laterally

The clock: wind it or stop it

Runner OOB

Where runner’s foot contacts the sideline is usually correct.

Note which arm (inside or outside) the ball is in.

Note whether the left or right foot touches the sideline.

Summary

Runner’s Direction

Direction Contact Pushes Runner

Forward Progress

Forward Forward most spot Forward Backward/

Laterally Point of contact

Forward Forward most spot Backward

Backward/ Laterally

Where voluntary movement is stopped

Forward Where the ball crosses the plane of the sideline

Forward, Airborne & Out of Bounds

Backward/ Laterally

Point of contact

Key Mechanics

Understanding the plane where the play ends.

Being in the proper position to observe the ball when the runner is down.

Properly handling the clock.

Overall Philosophy

When runner is knocked backward, give furthest point achieved.

Do not allow cheap turnovers.When in doubt, keep the clock

running.

Standards

Loss: +1

Standards

Loss: +1Long Gains: +/- 1

Standards

Loss: +1Long Gains: +/- 1Small Gains: Get it Right

Standards

Loss: +1Long Gains: +/- 1Small Gains: Get it RightNear the Stake: Be Perfect

Standards

Loss: +1Long Gains: +/- 1Small Gains: Get it RightNear the Stake: Be PerfectNear the GL: Be Perfect