Back Judge

DEADBALL(and other topics)

The A.D.D. segment of the Camp (can discuss further at 1:10 session)1Player EquipmentWhere we typically get involved:Helmets When helmets come off Give me 3 situations(4.2.2k runner; 9.6.4g helmet off a player; 9.4.3l hitting the player who lost his helmet)Pregame; observing teams Identify These Now!PadsTowelsKnees coveredBracesCastsEye shadePlay cardsCommunication devices

2Game EquipmentWhere we typically get involved:BallProperly inflatedNFHS logoWilson balls for Regional play and PlayoffsKicking teePliable materialLowest point of the ball no more than 2 inches off the groundGame clock and play clockEnsure proper functioning

3Spot of the Snap

KickoffFair CatchAwarded Fair CatchTouchbackSafetyTryFor the start of each series using an overtime procedure

4Free KickA free kick shall be made from any point between the inbounds lines and on Ks free kick line.Once designated, K must kick from that spot.

Talk to the Kicker!!!Avoid Problems.2015 Changes!!5S7; S19; 5yard penaltyFair Catch(and Awarded Fair Catch)The captain may choose to free kick or snap anywhere between the inbounds lines on the yard line through the spot of the fair catch.This choice remains if a dead ball foul prior to the down , or a foul or inadvertent whistle occurs and the down is replayed.6Remember, if one player signals fair catch and another player catches the ball, it is NOT a fair catchFree Kick PositioningAfter Fair Catch/Awarded Fair Catch

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BJLJRULAnd if an R Player Gives a Fair Catch SignalOther Than The Player Who Actually Catches The Ball?See 6.5.3TouchbackBefore the ready to play signal, A may designate the spot from which the ball is put in play anywhere between the inbound lines.A team has the same privilege if the down is replayed or a dead ball foul occurs.8After a SafetyA free kick shall be made from any point between the inbounds lines and on Ks free kick line.A punt may be used for a free kick following a safety.If Punted, the Ball Must be KickedWithin 1 step Behind Ks Free Kick Line6.1.29When a punt is used following a safety, the ball must be kicked within one step behind Ks free kick line (6.1.2)TryAfter a touchdown, the scoring team shall attempt a try during which the ball is snapped from a spot designated by A anywhere between the inbounds lines on Bs 3-yard line, unless moved by penalty.10OvertimeTo start the overtime, the offensive team shall put the ball in play, first and goal, on the defensive teams 10-yard line or succeeding spot if carry-over penalty has been administered anywhere between the inbounds lines.11Time FactorsBefore Coin TossTime-outsBetween QuartersHalftime Second HalfExtending Periods12Coin TossBJ Responsible for having Visiting Team captains on the sideline Opposite press boxRemain at 50 (on the sideline)SJ/FJ keep players off the field (3.2.2 and 9.8.1g 1)

13Coin toss 3 minutes prior to scheduled game start time (3.2.1); so get the captains on the sideline 5 minutes prior; have the white hat be explicit with the coach about thatTime OutsBJ Responsible for 45 second whistle and 60 second notification.Side Judge has this responsibility on 7 man crewImportant/key event!Be aware of the game situationHow many time outs does each team have remaining? Do your crew members agree?Continue monitoring; look professional; not a social event (but it could be time to talk to crew members if there is an issue)

Pay Attention;Look Where Youre Supposed to!! Whats on your Game Card?14Between PeriodsBJ Observe yard line on which the clip is attached (SJ and FJ monitor teams)Move to opposite end and assist in properly setting the chainsGive 2 or 3 short blasts at 45 seconds (BJ/SJ)Visually notify referee at 60 seconds (BJ/SJ)When are you starting that minute?Remember it will be 2 minutes the first 3 4 weeks of the season

15HalftimeKeep time during intermissionHome team may try to manipulate the clockInform Head coach at 5 minute mark to return to fieldMake eye contact with himDont let the Assistant coaches or others pass the word alongStay there and give more alerts if necessaryGet His Choice for Second Half16End of IntermissionTeams on the field before end of intermissionHave captains ready for 2nd half choices immediately following the 3-minute warmup periodThe captains are to have the entire 3 minutesDont hang out at the 50 to give the impression you are waiting for them; wait till the 3 minute warm up period is over before you move to the 50Assume Star Formation on the field at end of 3 minute warm up period has endedTeams should then be ready in their kickoff positions17Unsportsmanlike conduct; 15 yards against head coach (9.8.1g)Extend Period(untimed down)Foul by either team and penalty accepted (except 3.3.4b)Only if time expires during the down 3.3.3Double foulInadvertent whistleTouchdown scored; try is attempted18Do Not Extend PeriodDefense fouls during successful try/field goal and offended team accepts results of the play with enforcement on succeeding spot3.3.4bUnsportsmanlike foulsNonplayer foulsFouls with a loss of downFouls enforced on subsequent kickoffFouls when enforced, result in a safety19Unsportsmanlike conduct; 15 yards against head coach (9.8.1g)Fouls

Dead ball or live ballDead=after a down has ended and before ball is next snapped or free kickedLive=during a downNever combined to determine Double FoulSimultaneous with the snapDeep 3 role?Clock; enforcement; down; crew responsibilityFlagrantPlaces an opponent in danger of serious injury; Excessive? Pages 92-93And/or Persistently vulgar or abusiveEjection20When dead; keep it dead! Blow the whistle; most likely Deep 3 will see this during free kicks and illegal substitutionsFouls

DoubleLive ball fouls by each team during same downOther than nonplayer and unsportsmanlikeOffset; replay the downClean hands provisionMultipleMore than one live ball foul by the same team during the same downOffended team gets the choiceUnsportsmanlike2 by same team member or coach EjectionBe sure to communicate that amongst the crewWhats on your Game Card?21PSKPost-scrimmage kick foul A foul by RDuring a scrimmage kick play (other than try or successful field goal)Ball crosses the expanded neutral zoneThe foul is beyond the expanded neutral zoneThe foul is before the kick endsK will not be next to put the ball in play22Special SituationsLoss of down:Illegal handing the ball forwardIllegal forward passIllegal touching of forward pass by an ineligible playerForward pass interferenceAutomatic first down:Roughing the kicker or holderRoughing the passerRoughing the snapperForward Pass Interference

23Special SituationsFree Kick out of bounds untouched by R5 yards and rekickSpot where the ball went out of bounds25 yards from previous spot (know where that is)Kick catching interference15 yards and rekickResult of the playAwarded fair catch after enforcement of 15 yard penalty from spot of the foul

24Special SituationsSuccessful try; foul by A with a loss of downNo score and no replaySuccessful try; foul by B/RAccept the penalty and replayAccept result and enforce from succeeding spotUnsuccessful tryBy A/K; obviously declined by B/RBy B/R; replay after enforcement or decline distance and replay from previous spotSuccessful Field Goal; foul by RAccept penalty and replayAccept result of the play and enforce from succeeding spot

25Special SituationsTouchdown; no change of possessionEnforce on the tryOr subsequent kickoffTouchdown; change of possessionFoul occurs after change of possessionScoring team can accept results andEnforce on the tryOr subsequent kickoff

26Be sure you know where Ks free kick line will be!Overtime3 minute intermissionTimeouts do not carry over Penalties doCoin toss just like starting the gameWinner can choose offense, defense, or end of fieldEach team gets 1 timeout

27Special Situations(Overtime)Successful try; foul by A with a loss of downNo score and no replaySuccessful try; foul by B/RAccept the penalty and replayAccept result and enforce from succeeding spotUnsuccessful tryBy A/K; obviously declined by B/RBy B/R; replay after enforcement or decline distance and replay from previous spotSuccessful Field Goal; foul by RAccept penalty and replayAccept result of the play and enforce from succeeding spot

28Special Situations(Overtime)Touchdown; no change of possessionEnforce on the tryOr subsequent kickoffTouchdown; change of possessionFoul occurs after change of possessionScoring team can accept results andEnforce on the tryOr subsequent kickoff

Ball is Dead When B Gains PossessionThere is no subsequent kickoff in OvertimeRule 8.2.3,4, &5 say subsequent kickoffAccepted Penalty either on the try; or decline29Be sure you know where Ks free kick line will be!Overtime (cont)Overtime (cont)Each team shall have a seriesBall becomes dead when B obtains possessionThe line to gain is the goal lineAllow additional series until a winner is determined30Scoring PlaysFundamentals:Possession of a live ball in the opponents end zone is always a touchdownPlayer inbounds; ball penetrates vertical plane of the goal line (and goal line extended) = TouchdownTryonly A can score on a tryField goalPlace kick or drop kick from a scrimmage formation Or free kick following fair catch or awarded fair catchCannot touch K or the ground before passing through the goalMust be between the uprights (inside edges) and uprights extendedSafety

31Perspective Matters

Field Goal/TryPosition: Beyond end zone and behind upright where you feel most comfortable and have the best coverage of the upright.Proper PositioningLet me take this moment to talk about game film. Im not contesting thatin fact, it is a good idea to maintain video review as part of the training program. But think about where the videos come fromespecially at the high school level. We typically do not get the angles and perspective to determine if the official was properly positioned and where he was looking at the time. So when I instruct an official to line up under the uprights to watch the inside edge of the upright, what does that mean? It makes a difference. SEQUENCE VIDEOS. The improper positioning by the official on the left put him in a position to make an incorrect call; the official on the rightGot It Rightby his understanding of the rule and by his proper positioning32

Looks Good!So, first we look at this official who is out of position. What does he see and what is his ruling?33

No Good:NFHS 8.4.1cSame Kick

Now lets look at this official in proper position viewing the same kick.34InjuriesInjured PlayerWhat do we do?What dont we do?Bleeding Player (page 100 of the rule book)When can he continue playing?Bloody uniform?Unconscious PlayerConcussion signs (page 98)Protocol?

35Emergency SituationsWeatherLightning (page 101)Delays (when is the latest you can resume play?)FightsSideline controlStart recording numbers

36Questions?