2 Man Mechanics NFHS

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By John P. Hill

2 Man MechanicsNFHS

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Official Terminology

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NOTE: R gets Home, and hasthem face the bench. Visitor calls toss before coin toss. Catch coin, and don’t flip it over. If you drop it, re-flip. Rotate their backs to goal they are defending.

Note: R should leave about 5 steps before the U leaves to get the home team set up.

Coin TossUpdated 2/04/04

NOTE: The team that wins theToss shall receive choice of goals or control of the first AlternatingPossession (AP).

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Note: After brief word by R,teams break out to positions.R takes face-off, U takes lines.

Note: R usually runs the far side,and takes the face off to start, butthis is up to the R.

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Note: T (Referee)runs far side of field first half, unless there are problems

Note: Lead has initial count.

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Note: L tries to get outside ofthe play, and get to goal as soonas possible. Must have count.

Note: Face-off official muststay in close to the ball.

Face-Off—ball rolls to you

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NOTE: Check for neutral zone. Prior to face-off

NOTE: FO official must re-start all FO Violations in NCAA rules game)

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Lead signals goal, hold for 2-3 seconds, gets ball out of net,

Trail come in and watch players.This 5 second span after a goalis when things can get out of control.

Exchangeball and #

Note: Trail must be aware of potential problems as he is coming into the play.

Note: Only On official signals goal!

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Lead exchanges ball and number, jogsto his position on the corner of box. Activates his beeper, writes the score down, counts players and signals partner when all is set.

Trail come in and watches players, get ball from Lead, exchange #, and jog to Face-Off position. Write down score, and wait for ready signal from partner.

Note: Trail be sure to step over Midfield to take the face-off. This will ensure that you are facing the proper direction.

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Lead gets signal from Trail, checks activity of players , then get the ball ready for play.

Trail calls out “flag down”, stops play at appropriate time, tells his partner what the call is, then gets out in open and relays call to table.

NOTE: Trail official ALWAYSRelays the penalty to the table!

NOTE: Do NOT start the ballDirectly in front of the cage!

Penalty Enforcement

1) Color2) Number3) Type of violation4) Duration of penalty

Updated 10/5/07

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Note: Both officials shouldcommunicate about the playerthat must remain onsides.

Man Down Face-Off

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Note: Trail should try and get to wingarea when teams are crossing over. Then meet Lead at midfield.

Note: When you meet at midfield you should write down time-out, and discuss any mechanics that may be off. Be sure you know where the ball will be starting.

Note: Be sure to tell the benches who called time out!

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FREEZE BENCHES!

Note: On official takes the fight,and Off official takes bencheswith coaches.

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FREEZE BENCHES!

Note: Lead has to hustle over to bench area to freeze them! Look for #’s and coaches leaving bench.

Trail tries to stop fight beforeit gets out of hand, and get players #’s

Note: On official takes the fight,and Off official takes bencheswith coaches.

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Note: Remember to keep the ball infront of you at all times. Always keepmoving to create a better angle.

Note: If the Lead gets pushed off the goal, Trail must pinch down to help ongoal.

Settled Situations

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Note: Trail is on Official, and has theball.

Note: Lead has goal, and is off official. He needs to watch action in front of crease. (holds, illegal screens, crease violations.

Hey, Ref...Who’swatching the ball?

Note: Pre-game should be clearon how the On-Off calls will becommunicated.

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Note: Trail (new Lead) breaks out when goalie makes save. Run a few strides , then look for ball. If still coming; beat ball to offensive box, then goal.

Note: Lead (new Trail) has the 4 second crease count, and 10 second defensive count. Stay w/the ball. Watch for late hits.

New Lead can pick up the quick offside,but should concentrate on getting to thegoal. Take 10 second count coming over midfield.

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Note: Assume first pass will becompleted.

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Trail hustles downfield, and gets into position. May want to signal tobenches what call was. No Penaltytime to be served.

Lead gets the ball, and gets it upto 1 step over midfield. Blowwhistle when 5 yds is given.

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Lead goes to closest bench and takes the number selected. Lead needs to hustle to wing area.

Trail goes over midfield, and takes a player from the opposite bench area..

Note: try to get a ball, or ask ball person to toss you one. Don’t go into team huddle to get a stick!

Official should do the stickmeasurement in the middle of the field by the center “X”.

Equipment CheckUpdated 1/5/08

NOTE: Sticks are the only itemchecked in between quarters.A coaches request will cause allequipment to be checked.

2 checks per team, per half.

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