2015 2015 FHSAA FootballFHSAA Football7 Man Mechanics7 Man Mechanics

Notable Past Mechanics ChangesNotable Past Mechanics Changes CoinCoin TossToss MechanicsMechanics ClarifiedClarified ( (AdaptedAdapted ToTo FHSAAFHSAA))

- Following the coin toss, the HL or LJ should secure the proper gameFollowing the coin toss, the HL or LJ should secure the proper game ball of the team kicking off and provide it to the BJ.ball of the team kicking off and provide it to the BJ.

RefereeReferee ResponsibleResponsible ForFor AA Pass’Pass’ DirectionDirection InsideInside TheThe 55 YardYard LineLine- If the ball is snapped on or inside B’s 5 yard line, the R is responsibleIf the ball is snapped on or inside B’s 5 yard line, the R is responsible for knowing if the pass is forward or backward.for knowing if the pass is forward or backward.

MechanicMechanic ForFor AA BlockedBlocked KickKick OrOr SnapSnap OverOver TheThe Kicker’sKicker’s / / Holder’sHolder’s HeadHead- The R and the wing official he / she is facing will retreat to cover - The R and the wing official he / she is facing will retreat to cover the ball and box in the play.the ball and box in the play.

- The wing official on the same side as the R will remain on the lineThe wing official on the same side as the R will remain on the line of scrimmage until that line is no longer threaten. As the play develops,of scrimmage until that line is no longer threaten. As the play develops, he / she will then move to officiate the play.he / she will then move to officiate the play.

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UmpireUmpire, , SideSide JudgeJudge, , BackBack JudgeJudge AndAnd FieldField Judge’sJudge’s CoverageCoverage OnOn ScoringScoring KicksKicks ClarifiedClarified- On all trys and field goal attempts, the SJ should be positioned on theOn all trys and field goal attempts, the SJ should be positioned on the side of the defensive formation that has the most players.side of the defensive formation that has the most players. If the defensive formation is balanced, the SJ should be on the sideIf the defensive formation is balanced, the SJ should be on the side closest to the side line he / she came from (side opposite the press box).closest to the side line he / she came from (side opposite the press box).

RefereeReferee MicrophoneMicrophone MechanicMechanic ForFor AA FlagFlag ThatThat IsIs ToTo BeBe DisregardedDisregarded- If a flag is to be disregarded, the R announces that there is no foul - If a flag is to be disregarded, the R announces that there is no foul for (name of the violation, explanation or often no further explanationfor (name of the violation, explanation or often no further explanation needed) and the disregard the flag signal is given (S13).needed) and the disregard the flag signal is given (S13). For example, “There is no foul for an ineligible receiver downfield, For example, “There is no foul for an ineligible receiver downfield, for the pass did not cross the line of scrimmage.”for the pass did not cross the line of scrimmage.”

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Notable Past Mechanics ChangesNotable Past Mechanics Changes

SideSide JudgeJudge andand FieldField JudgeJudge PositioningPositioning FromFrom 2525 –– GoalGoal- The SJ and FJ will now be at the goal line pylon when the ballThe SJ and FJ will now be at the goal line pylon when the ball is snapped inside team B’s 25 yard line.is snapped inside team B’s 25 yard line.

HeadHead LinemanLineman andand LineLine JudgeJudge MotionMotion ManMan ResponsibilityResponsibility- If a man goes in motion, observe him if he is on your side of the ballIf a man goes in motion, observe him if he is on your side of the ball to ensure his motion is legal.to ensure his motion is legal.

HeadHead LinemanLineman andand LineLine JudgeJudge ReverseReverse GoalGoal LineLine MechanicsMechanics- From the 3 yard line to goal line, both the HL and LJ move to the From the 3 yard line to goal line, both the HL and LJ move to the goal line pylon at the snap.goal line pylon at the snap. From the 5 yard line to 3 yard line, the LJ moves to the goal lineFrom the 5 yard line to 3 yard line, the LJ moves to the goal line pylon at the snap and the HL reads the play and moves to the pylonpylon at the snap and the HL reads the play and moves to the pylon if appropriate. if appropriate.

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Notable Past Mechanics ChangesNotable Past Mechanics Changes

FakeFake FieldField GoalGoal ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities- When a fake field goal is attempted from a snap When a fake field goal is attempted from a snap insideinside team B’s team B’s 20 yard line, the HL and LJ will have the goal line.20 yard line, the HL and LJ will have the goal line. When a fake field goal is attempted from a snap When a fake field goal is attempted from a snap onon oror outsideoutside team B’s team B’s 20 yard line, the BJ and FJ will have the goal line.20 yard line, the BJ and FJ will have the goal line.

UmpireUmpire PositioningPositioning

- The starting position for the Umpire is on the side The starting position for the Umpire is on the side oppositeopposite the tight end, the tight end, generally 5 – 7 yards (but not more than 8 yards) from the line ofgenerally 5 – 7 yards (but not more than 8 yards) from the line of scrimmage. For non-scoring kicks (punts), however, the Umpire may bescrimmage. For non-scoring kicks (punts), however, the Umpire may be up to 10 yards off the line of scrimmage.up to 10 yards off the line of scrimmage.

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Notable Past Mechanics ChangesNotable Past Mechanics Changes

Pregame MechanicsPregame Mechanics

6:45 pm  Officials take the field in uniform.  At least 2 officials 6:45 pm  Officials take the field in uniform.  At least 2 officials monitor the 45 – 45 yard line “no fly zone”monitor the 45 – 45 yard line “no fly zone”

Prior to 7:00 pm – Coach/Referee/Umpire meetings completedPrior to 7:00 pm – Coach/Referee/Umpire meetings completed              Note: If one team leaves the field – the officials may leave               Note: If one team leaves the field – the officials may leave the fieldthe field

7:23 pm  FJ and SJ have captains on the 50 yard line by 7:25 pm7:23 pm  FJ and SJ have captains on the 50 yard line by 7:25 pm

7:25 pm  BJ and LJ bring teams to the field – home team should 7:25 pm  BJ and LJ bring teams to the field – home team should enter firstenter first

7:26 pm  R and U enter together from the home side and take their 7:26 pm  R and U enter together from the home side and take their coin toss positionscoin toss positions

7:27 pm  Coin toss7:27 pm  Coin toss

7:30 pm  Kick Off7:30 pm  Kick Off

55 ManMan FieldField InspectionInspection- Releases R And U To Talk To The Coaches- Releases R And U To Talk To The Coaches

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PregamePregame

HeadHead LinesmanLinesman AndAnd SideSide JudgeJudge

- Check the chains and down markerCheck the chains and down marker- Find your chain crew and brief themFind your chain crew and brief them- Spot check the field with the chains (Make sure no 1Spot check the field with the chains (Make sure no 1stst and Goal and Goal from the 11 yard line)from the 11 yard line)- Find your ball boys and brief themFind your ball boys and brief them- Secure the game balls and make sure the Referee checks themSecure the game balls and make sure the Referee checks them- Introduce yourself to the coaching staff, especially the head coachIntroduce yourself to the coaching staff, especially the head coach

LineLine JudgeJudge AndAnd FieldField JudgeJudge

- Find your ball boys and brief themFind your ball boys and brief them- Secure the game balls and make sure the Referee checks them Secure the game balls and make sure the Referee checks them - Introduce yourself to the coaching staff, especially the head coachIntroduce yourself to the coaching staff, especially the head coach

BackBack JudgeJudge

- Be the police officer on the field. Patrol the 45 yard line zone and Be the police officer on the field. Patrol the 45 yard line zone and look out for unsportsmanlike behaviorlook out for unsportsmanlike behavior- Help the Umpire with getting adornments removed- Help the Umpire with getting adornments removed

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PregamePregame

RefereeReferee AndAnd UmpireUmpire- Talk to the head coachesTalk to the head coaches- Verify legality of equipment and players (Umpire)Verify legality of equipment and players (Umpire)- Get the adornments off playersGet the adornments off players- Approve game balls (Referee get with the LJ and FJ, HL and SJ), Approve game balls (Referee get with the LJ and FJ, HL and SJ), remember that Spaldingremember that Spalding®® balls must be used in the post season balls must be used in the post season

SideSide JudgeJudge AndAnd FieldField JudgeJudge- Find out from the Referee and/or Umpire who the talking captainFind out from the Referee and/or Umpire who the talking captain is for your sideline’s team so you can line up the captains appropriatelyis for your sideline’s team so you can line up the captains appropriately for the coin tossfor the coin toss

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CoverCover TheThe 4545 YardYard LineLine ZoneZone- 4 Corners Version- 4 Corners Version

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Coin TossCoin TossPress BoxPress Box

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Once you reach the hash,direct the captains forward then turn around and return

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Kick OffKick Off

Count R Count KBJ KBJ Hands TheBall To The Kicker

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Onside KickOnside Kick

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Did The BallHit The Ground?

Did The BallGo 10 yards?

Did Either TeamTouch The Ball?

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5 Yards Deeper Than SJ and FJ

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FJ, SJ and BJwill ALWAYSline up on a

major yard line

2525 / / 2020 – – 55 YardYard LineLine ProperProper PositioningPositioning Press BoxPress Box

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At The Pylon

At The Pylon

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5 Yard Line

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Reverse Goal Line Mechanics 3 To GReverse Goal Line Mechanics 3 To G

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3 Yard Line

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Reverse Goal Line Mechanics 3 – 5Reverse Goal Line Mechanics 3 – 5

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5 Yard Line

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HL Reads The Play AndHL Reads The Play AndMoves To G If AppropriateMoves To G If Appropriate

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LJ Moves To GLJ Moves To GAt The SnapAt The Snap

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BoxingBoxing TheThe PlayPlay InInTheThe “ “AccordionAccordion” ” PrinciplePrinciple

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“Accordion” Principle - Dead Ball Officiating - Talk To Players - Break Up Confrontations - Make A Presence

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Hold PositionUntil The Ball

Crosses The Line

LJ and HL Square In

At The Spot

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All Officials“Accordion” In

At The Snap,BJ, FJ And SJ

Move Back

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AssumeGoal LinePosition

Clean UpOut-Of-Bounds

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Get The Spot

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At The Snap,BJ And Deep Wings

Start Backing Up

KeepKeep RelativeRelative PositioningPositioning- Don’t Run Over The SJ Or FJ- Don’t Run Over The SJ Or FJ

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AssumeGoal LinePositionSignals Touchdown

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2 Yard Line

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Stand On The Closest Major Yard Line

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ReverseReverse MechanicsMechanics- Occurs On Punt And Interception Returns, HL/SJ And LJ/FJ Duties Flip- Occurs On Punt And Interception Returns, HL/SJ And LJ/FJ Duties Flip

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2 Yard Line

SignalsTouchdown

Referee SharesGoal Line Duty

(Don’t Get Beat)

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4FG And Try MechanicsFG And Try Mechanics

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2Measurement MechanicsMeasurement Mechanics

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Field Judge Clears Players Away

And Secures A New Ball If Appropriate

Side Judge Takes Charge

Of The Box

The Mechanics Of The Remaining

Officials Are Exactly As In A NFHS 5 Man Crew

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Offensive Holding

Line Judge GoesTo Where The Foul Will Be Assessed To

Head Linesman Marches Off The Penalty

With The UmpireFrom The

Enforcement Spot

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Penalty Enforcement MechanicsPenalty Enforcement MechanicsPenaltyPenalty EnforcementEnforcement- Checks And Balances (Opposite From NFHS)- Checks And Balances (Opposite From NFHS)- CCA Holds The Official Calling The Foul Primarily Responsible- CCA Holds The Official Calling The Foul Primarily Responsible For Making Sure The Enforcement Is Correct (Whole Crew Really Is)For Making Sure The Enforcement Is Correct (Whole Crew Really Is)Press BoxPress Box

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HLAll 3 Should End Up At The Same Yard Line With The Same Down

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During Game ResponsibilitiesDuring Game Responsibilities

SideSide JudgeJudge

- Deals with all issues involving the game clockDeals with all issues involving the game clock Keeps the time on the field if the scoreboard malfunctionsKeeps the time on the field if the scoreboard malfunctions Alerts the Referee of timing errorsAlerts the Referee of timing errors

SideSide JudgeJudge AndAnd FieldField JudgeJudge

- During time outs, take charge of instructing the teams to returnDuring time outs, take charge of instructing the teams to return to the field at the 15 seconds to ready-for-play whistle by the BJto the field at the 15 seconds to ready-for-play whistle by the BJ- Take chief responsibility for communicating penalty information,Take chief responsibility for communicating penalty information, time outs remaining, game developments, etc. to the head coachtime outs remaining, game developments, etc. to the head coach- Acts as the apprentice to the HL or LJ and assists them wheneverActs as the apprentice to the HL or LJ and assists them whenever possiblepossible- Help with ball rotation, those coming out from the BJ and those - Help with ball rotation, those coming out from the BJ and those going in to the Ugoing in to the U

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Odds And EndsOdds And Ends

CCACCA 77 ManMan MechanicsMechanics – – SortSort OfOf

- Use the positioning, coverage mechanics, keys, etc. Use the positioning, coverage mechanics, keys, etc. - Ignore the sections of the book obviously addressing NCAA mechanicsIgnore the sections of the book obviously addressing NCAA mechanics such as throwing your hat when players go out of bounds,such as throwing your hat when players go out of bounds, the 40 second clock, etc.the 40 second clock, etc.- Ignore the CCA “if in doubts”, they are opposite from the NFHS onesIgnore the CCA “if in doubts”, they are opposite from the NFHS ones because they have instant replay to fix their mistakes while we don’tbecause they have instant replay to fix their mistakes while we don’t- It’s only the mechanics, not the rules we are borrowing – it’s still NFHS rulesIt’s only the mechanics, not the rules we are borrowing – it’s still NFHS rules OfficialOfficial ConferencesConferences

- We now have 7, rather than 5 different opinions and viewsWe now have 7, rather than 5 different opinions and views- Conference when you need to, otherwise keep your distance and positionsConference when you need to, otherwise keep your distance and positions- Numerous conferences make it look like you don’t know what’s going onNumerous conferences make it look like you don’t know what’s going on

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Microphone MechanicsMicrophone Mechanics

SoundingSounding AndAnd LookingLooking ProfessionalProfessional- Practice, practice, practicePractice, practice, practice

Say the words even in games you don’t have a microphone on youSay the words even in games you don’t have a microphone on you- Face the press box and STAND STILL- Face the press box and STAND STILL- There is no need to yell, that’s why you have a microphoneThere is no need to yell, that’s why you have a microphone- Speak in a conversational and unhurried toneSpeak in a conversational and unhurried tone- Be informative and concise, but not ridiculously briefBe informative and concise, but not ridiculously brief- “ “Rehearse” with the Umpire to know you have all the information beforeRehearse” with the Umpire to know you have all the information before making a formal announcement (foul, down, ½ the distance, etc.)making a formal announcement (foul, down, ½ the distance, etc.)- Basic information includes:Basic information includes:

FoulFoul Offense or defense / Kicking team or receiving teamOffense or defense / Kicking team or receiving team Yardage of the penaltyYardage of the penalty DownDown

- Use “Prior to the snap” or “After the conclusion of the play” Use “Prior to the snap” or “After the conclusion of the play” rather than “Dead ball”rather than “Dead ball”- Never say the number of the player or the player’s position, but when Never say the number of the player or the player’s position, but when necessary you can say vaguely “the player involved”necessary you can say vaguely “the player involved” .