Fsu.campusrec.com Flag Football Officials Training Fall 2008

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EquipmentEquipment

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Jewelry is NOT AllowedJewelry is NOT Allowed to Be Worn by Any to Be Worn by Any Participant. Visible Rings, Watches, Necklaces, Participant. Visible Rings, Watches, Necklaces, Earrings, Studs, Bracelets, Etc. are Prohibited.Earrings, Studs, Bracelets, Etc. are Prohibited.

All Players MUST Wear Shoes. All Players MUST Wear Shoes. Sandals and Flip Flops are Sandals and Flip Flops are NOTNOT Allowed. Allowed.

Metal Spikes or Metal Cleats are Metal Spikes or Metal Cleats are NOTNOT Allowed. Allowed.

Flag Football RulesFlag Football Rules

EquipmentEquipmentFlag Football RulesFlag Football Rules


Shorts or Pants Shorts or Pants WITHOUT PocketsWITHOUT PocketsNO Front, Back, orNO Front, Back, or

Cargo Pockets Allowed.Cargo Pockets Allowed.NO Taping of Pockets Allowed.NO Taping of Pockets Allowed.

Flag Belt Clipped in Front with Flag Belt Clipped in Front with 1 Flag on Each Hip 1 Flag on Each Hip

& 1 Flag at the Back.& 1 Flag at the Back.

EquipmentEquipmentFlag Football RulesFlag Football Rules


Shirts Must Be Long Enough to RemainShirts Must Be Long Enough to RemainTUCKED INTUCKED IN At All Times, OR At All Times, OR

End At Least 4 Inches Above the Waist.End At Least 4 Inches Above the Waist.

The Bottom of the Shirt’s Arm Holes The Bottom of the Shirt’s Arm Holes Must Be Within 4 Inches of the Armpit.Must Be Within 4 Inches of the Armpit.

Game Time & LengthGame Time & LengthFlag Football RulesFlag Football Rules


Games Consist of Two Games Consist of Two 20-Minute Halves20-Minute Halves..

A A Running ClockRunning Clock is Used Throughout the 1 is Used Throughout the 1stst Half Half & Until the 2:00 Mark of the 2& Until the 2:00 Mark of the 2ndnd Half. Half.

The Clock Stops ONLY for Timeouts.The Clock Stops ONLY for Timeouts.The Clock Runs Following All Plays & Penalties. The Clock Runs Following All Plays & Penalties.

Teams Receive Teams Receive 2 Timeouts per Half2 Timeouts per Half..Timeouts Do Timeouts Do NOTNOT Carry Over. Carry Over.

Final Two Minutes of the GameFinal Two Minutes of the GameFlag Football RulesFlag Football Rules


The Game Clock will The Game Clock will STOPSTOP on on Plays Ending Out-of-Bounds, Incomplete Passes, Plays Ending Out-of-Bounds, Incomplete Passes,

Time-outs, First Downs, Touchdowns, Time-outs, First Downs, Touchdowns, & for Penalty Administration.& for Penalty Administration.

The Clock will The Clock will NOT STOPNOT STOP on onRunning Plays, Pass Plays Ending In-Bounds, Running Plays, Pass Plays Ending In-Bounds,

Fumbles, & Bad Snaps.Fumbles, & Bad Snaps.

Final Two Minutes of the GameFinal Two Minutes of the GameFlag Football RulesFlag Football Rules


The Clock RESTARTS on the The Clock RESTARTS on the SNAPSNAP Following FollowingOut-of-Bounds Plays, Incomplete Passes, Out-of-Bounds Plays, Incomplete Passes,

Time-outs, Change of Possession.Time-outs, Change of Possession.

The Clock RESTARTS on the The Clock RESTARTS on the WHISTLEWHISTLE Following FollowingFirst Downs (Non-Out-of-Bounds Plays),First Downs (Non-Out-of-Bounds Plays),

Penalty Administration (Unless on Snap By Rule).Penalty Administration (Unless on Snap By Rule).

The Clock Does The Clock Does NOT RUNNOT RUN on PATs in the Last 2 Minutes. on PATs in the Last 2 Minutes.

OvertimeOvertimeFlag Football RulesFlag Football Rules


NO Overtime NO Overtime is Played in Any Regular Season Games.is Played in Any Regular Season Games.

Overtime is Played in ALL Playoff Games.Overtime is Played in ALL Playoff Games.

Each Team Receives a 4-Down Possession from the Each Team Receives a 4-Down Possession from the 10 Yard Line10 Yard Line to Score a Touchdown (and Convert the PAT). to Score a Touchdown (and Convert the PAT).

Defense Has Opportunity to Match the Opponent’s Score.Defense Has Opportunity to Match the Opponent’s Score.

Each Team Receives Each Team Receives 1 Timeout1 Timeout for the Entire OT Session. for the Entire OT Session.

Flag Football FieldFlag Football Field

GG 2020 4040 2020 GG

Player & Fan AreaPlayer & Fan Area


GG 2020 4040 2020 GG

NO KickoffsNO Kickoffs, Start at the 14 Yard Line., Start at the 14 Yard Line.

1414

First DownsFirst Downs

GG 2020 4040 2020 GG

Teams Gain a Teams Gain a First DownFirst Down By Crossing a Zone-Line-to-Gain. By Crossing a Zone-Line-to-Gain.

11stst to the 20 to the 20

11stst to the 40 to the 40

22ndnd to the 40 to the 40

33rdrd to the 40 to the 40

11stst & Goal & GoalTDTD


GG 2020 4040 2020 GG

PAT Attempts from the 3, 10, or 20 Yard Line.PAT Attempts from the 3, 10, or 20 Yard Line.

33 22 11


GG 2020 4040 2020 GG

Inbounds LinesInbounds Lines

Line of ScrimmageLine of ScrimmageFlag Football RulesFlag Football Rules


Offensive Lines Up on Orange Disk, Defense Behind Yellow.Offensive Lines Up on Orange Disk, Defense Behind Yellow.



The Offense MUST Have The Offense MUST Have at Least 4 Stationary Playersat Least 4 Stationary Players on the Line at the Time of the Snap.on the Line at the Time of the Snap.



The Defense is The Defense is NOT RequiredNOT Required to Have Any Players at the Line. to Have Any Players at the Line.



Neither Team May Jump Across Their Scrimmage Line at Any Neither Team May Jump Across Their Scrimmage Line at Any Time. This is a Penalty. Players Cannot Jump Back Onside.Time. This is a Penalty. Players Cannot Jump Back Onside.

PENALTY: OffsidesPENALTY: OffsidesFlag Football RulesFlag Football Rules


Snapping the BallSnapping the BallFlag Football RulesFlag Football Rules


Direct Snaps Direct Snaps are NOT Permitted.are NOT Permitted.

1 Player May Be in 1 Player May Be in Motion Parallel or Away Motion Parallel or Away

from the Line of from the Line of Scrimmage at the Snap.Scrimmage at the Snap.

Snapping the BallSnapping the BallFlag Football RulesFlag Football Rules


The Player Receiving the Snap Must Be The Player Receiving the Snap Must Be 2 Yards Behind2 Yards Behind the Line of Scrimmage. the Line of Scrimmage.

Screen BlockingScreen BlockingFlag Football RulesFlag Football Rules


Flag Football Flag Football Screen BlockingScreen Blocking is Similar to Screening Basketball.is Similar to Screening Basketball.

A A Defender Must Avoid ContactingDefender Must Avoid Contacting the Blocker in Any Way. the Blocker in Any Way. The The Blocker May NOT Initiate ContactBlocker May NOT Initiate Contact By Moving into a By Moving into a

Defender. Blockers May Defender. Blockers May MoveMove to Gain a Position. to Gain a Position.

Any Number of Defenders May Rush the Quarterback at Any Any Number of Defenders May Rush the Quarterback at Any Time. The Offense May Have as Many Blockers as It Wishes.Time. The Offense May Have as Many Blockers as It Wishes.

LEGAL Screen BlockingLEGAL Screen BlockingFlag Football RulesFlag Football Rules


PENALTY: Illegal Contact DefensePENALTY: Illegal Contact DefenseFlag Football RulesFlag Football Rules


PENALTY: Illegal Block OffensePENALTY: Illegal Block OffenseFlag Football RulesFlag Football Rules


PENALTY: Illegal Block OffensePENALTY: Illegal Block OffenseFlag Football RulesFlag Football Rules


Eligible ReceiversEligible ReceiversFlag Football RulesFlag Football Rules


ALL PlayersALL Players on the Field are Eligible Receivers. on the Field are Eligible Receivers.

The Passer May The Passer May NOTNOT Catch Catch His/Her Own Untouched Pass.His/Her Own Untouched Pass.

The The First PartFirst Part of a Receiver’s Body to Contact the of a Receiver’s Body to Contact theGround Shall Determine In-Bounds or Out-of-Bounds. Ground Shall Determine In-Bounds or Out-of-Bounds.

Only Only 1 Foot1 Foot is Required to Be In-Bounds. is Required to Be In-Bounds.

One Legal Pass Per DownOne Legal Pass Per DownFlag Football RulesFlag Football Rules


Only Only ONE Legal Forward Pass is Permitted Per DownONE Legal Forward Pass is Permitted Per Down, , Regardless of Where It is Caught by a Receiver.Regardless of Where It is Caught by a Receiver.

The Passer’s Feet Must Be Behind the Line of The Passer’s Feet Must Be Behind the Line of Scrimmage at the Time of the Pass.Scrimmage at the Time of the Pass.

Unlimited Backward Passes or LateralsUnlimited Backward Passes or Laterals are Permitted Each Down.are Permitted Each Down.

LEGAL Forward PassLEGAL Forward PassFlag Football RulesFlag Football Rules


Flag GuardingFlag GuardingFlag Football RulesFlag Football Rules


Players Shall NOTPlayers Shall NOTUse Their Hands orUse Their Hands or

Arms to BlockArms to BlockDefendersDefenders from from

Reaching His/HerReaching His/HerFlag.Flag.

PENALTY: Flag GuardingPENALTY: Flag GuardingFlag Football RulesFlag Football Rules


Flag GuardingFlag GuardingFlag Football RulesFlag Football Rules


Players Shall NOTPlayers Shall NOTUse The BallUse The Ball from fromReaching His/HerReaching His/Her

Flag.Flag.

NO Stiff Arms.NO Stiff Arms.

LEGAL Running FormLEGAL Running FormFlag Football RulesFlag Football Rules


Other Illegal ContactOther Illegal ContactFlag Football RulesFlag Football Rules


Defenders May Defenders May NOT Attempt to Strike or StripNOT Attempt to Strike or Strip the the Ball from an Offensive Player in Possession.Ball from an Offensive Player in Possession.

Holding, Tripping, or Other Contact Holding, Tripping, or Other Contact with Opponents is NOT Permitted.with Opponents is NOT Permitted.

A 10-Yard Personal Foul Will Be Assessed.A 10-Yard Personal Foul Will Be Assessed.

PENALTY: Roughing the PasserPENALTY: Roughing the PasserFlag Football RulesFlag Football Rules


PENALTY: Illegal Contact DefensePENALTY: Illegal Contact DefenseFlag Football RulesFlag Football Rules


FumblesFumblesFlag Football RulesFlag Football Rules


Fumbles are Immediately DEADFumbles are Immediately DEAD When WhenThe Ball Touches the Ground.The Ball Touches the Ground.

There are NO Scrambles for a Fumble.There are NO Scrambles for a Fumble.

Fumbles and Bad Snaps are Considered Fumbles and Bad Snaps are Considered Running Plays for Timing Purposes.Running Plays for Timing Purposes.

PuntingPuntingFlag Football RulesFlag Football Rules


On Fourth Down, the Referee Will Ask the On Fourth Down, the Referee Will Ask the Offensive Captain if His/Her Team Wishes to Offensive Captain if His/Her Team Wishes to

Try for the First Down (Go for It) or Punt.Try for the First Down (Go for It) or Punt.

The Decision Will Be Announced to the Defense and The Decision Will Be Announced to the Defense and Cannot Be Changed Unless a Time-out is Taken.Cannot Be Changed Unless a Time-out is Taken.

There are NO Quick Kicks or Fake Kicks.There are NO Quick Kicks or Fake Kicks.

PuntingPuntingFlag Football RulesFlag Football Rules


On the Punt..On the Punt..The KICKING Team Must Remain Behind the Line of The KICKING Team Must Remain Behind the Line of

Scrimmage Until the Ball is Scrimmage Until the Ball is KICKEDKICKED..

The RECEIVING Team May Not Cross Their Line of The RECEIVING Team May Not Cross Their Line of Scrimmage Until the Ball is Scrimmage Until the Ball is KICKEDKICKED..

Blocking Punts is Highly Unlikely.Blocking Punts is Highly Unlikely.

Mercy RuleMercy RuleFlag Football RulesFlag Football Rules


In Men’s and Women’s Games…In Men’s and Women’s Games…If a Team is Ahead by 19 or More PointsIf a Team is Ahead by 19 or More Pointsat or Inside the 2:00 Mark of the 2at or Inside the 2:00 Mark of the 2ndnd Half, Half,

The Game Will Be Called.The Game Will Be Called.

In Co-Rec Games…In Co-Rec Games…25 or More Points at 2:00 of the 225 or More Points at 2:00 of the 2ndnd Half. Half.

Being an OfficialBeing an OfficialGame ControlGame Control

• Looking Professional = RespectLooking Professional = Respect

• Know the RulesKnow the Rules

• Being Confident With CallsBeing Confident With Calls

• HUSTLEHUSTLE

• Having and Maintaining the Right AttitudeHaving and Maintaining the Right Attitude

Working Together as a CrewWorking Together as a CrewGame ControlGame Control

• Start with your own pre-game meeting Start with your own pre-game meeting

• Communicate during the gameCommunicate during the game

• Support your other officials Support your other officials

Preventive OfficiatingPreventive OfficiatingGame ControlGame Control

• Correcting the problem before you have to Correcting the problem before you have to throw a flagthrow a flag• Warn promptlyWarn promptly• Explain laterExplain later• Flag it the first time (setting the tone)Flag it the first time (setting the tone)• BE AWARE (of what type of game you are BE AWARE (of what type of game you are officiating) officiating)

Dealing With IM ParticipantsDealing With IM ParticipantsGame ControlGame Control

• Be courteous to participantsBe courteous to participants

• Be open but not too friendly Be open but not too friendly

• Be helpfulBe helpful

• Start at the pre-game captains meetingStart at the pre-game captains meeting

Dealing With IM ParticipantsDealing With IM ParticipantsGame ControlGame Control

• Fans and players should stay at least 2 yards from the Fans and players should stay at least 2 yards from the sideline and in between the 20 yard lines. sideline and in between the 20 yard lines.

• The offensive team must retrieve the ball after every The offensive team must retrieve the ball after every play. Set the “pucks” not the ball. play. Set the “pucks” not the ball.

• After a player scores a TD or try, the player must raise After a player scores a TD or try, the player must raise arms so the nearest official can check the flag. arms so the nearest official can check the flag.

Captains MeetingCaptains MeetingFSU IM ProceduresFSU IM Procedures

• Uniforms (No Jewlery or Pockets)Uniforms (No Jewlery or Pockets)• Game Format Game Format • Demonstrations:Demonstrations:

• Flag GuardingFlag Guarding• Suggested Running FormSuggested Running Form• Receiver ContactReceiver Contact

• Addressing OfficialsAddressing Officials• Any Questions?Any Questions?• Coin Toss: 1 or 2 or Paper, Rock, Coin Toss: 1 or 2 or Paper, Rock, ScissorsScissors

Coin Toss ChoicesCoin Toss ChoicesFSU IM ProceduresFSU IM Procedures

• OffenseOffense• Defend Goal of Their ChoiceDefend Goal of Their Choice• Defer Choice to 2Defer Choice to 2ndnd Half Half

2 Minute Mechanics 2 Minute Mechanics Game ControlGame Control

• Time out signal on out-of-bounds plays, penalties, Time out signal on out-of-bounds plays, penalties, time-outs, and first downs. Don’t use on incomplete time-outs, and first downs. Don’t use on incomplete passes or scores.passes or scores.

• When the ball becomes dead near the sideline, When the ball becomes dead near the sideline, indicate the start clock signal by winding your arm two indicate the start clock signal by winding your arm two times.times.

Inadvertent Whistles Inadvertent Whistles Game ControlGame Control

• During a legal forward pass or a punt, Replay Down at During a legal forward pass or a punt, Replay Down at Previous Spot.Previous Spot.

• Any other play, without a penalty, the team in Any other play, without a penalty, the team in possession has the choice of result of play (when possession has the choice of result of play (when whistle was blown), or replay down at previous spot. whistle was blown), or replay down at previous spot.

• If a penalty is accepted, disregard flag. If a penalty is accepted, disregard flag.

ProtestsProtestsFSU IM ProceduresFSU IM Procedures

Only Incorrect Rulings can be Protested.Only Incorrect Rulings can be Protested.

Judgment Calls CANNOT be OverturnedJudgment Calls CANNOT be Overturned

If a team captain says they want to protest, If a team captain says they want to protest, after the play is completed, after the play is completed,

stop game and find a supervisorstop game and find a supervisor..

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