1. Originated By John P. Hill 2 Man Mechanics Last Updated 1/12/11

2. 2HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOOHOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO To put us in the best position to make the calls that allow us to keep the game safe and fair. To use methods that are easily applied in a consistent manner by officials of various levels of ability in games of various levels of skill. The Mission of our Mechanics:

3. 3HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO 3HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO Face-Off Official Updated 6/21/05 NFHS POINTS OF EMPHASIS 2011 Restart Procedures (Speed up the game!) Field Size and Markings Sportsmanship (esp. Baiting and Taunting) Bench Area Protocol Equipment Certification (Simplified Process) Updated 11/5/10

4. 4HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO DEFENSIVE ZONE ZONE 3 ZONE 4 Zones of the Field (NCAA/NFHS) Updated 10/22/05 C

5. 5HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO 5HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO Face-Off- Wings Updated 6/21/05 PRE-GAME

6. 6HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO R X X X U O NOTE: R gets Home, and has them face the bench. Visitor calls toss before coin toss. Catch coin, and dont 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 Toss Updated 11/5/10 Note: Pre-game whistles belong to coaches! Dont blow your whistle until you call the players for the line-up. NOTE: Coin Toss winner gets choice of goal to defend or first alternating possession.

7. 7HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO X X X X X X X X G G O O O O O O O O RU 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, but this is up to the R. Line Up

8. 8HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO 8HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO Face-Off- Wings Updated 6/21/05 FACE-OFFS

9. 9HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO Note: L lines up on wing line to help face-off official. After whistle he heads to goal. Note: Lead has initial count. Face-off- Ball to W NOTE: Trail checks substitutions, offside and then jogs into position. Updated 11/7/10 F-O/T W/L

10. 10HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO Note: F/O (L) tries to get outside of the play, and get to goal as soon as possible. Must have count. Face-Off- Ball to F/O Updated 11/5/10 F-O/L W/T

11. 11HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO W covers goal until F/O gets in position, then slides back to his position Face-Off- Ball to F/O Optional Invert New 11/5/10 F/O W NOTE: THIS MUST BE DISCUSSED IN PRE-GAME!

12. 12HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO 12HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO Face-Off- Wings Updated 6/21/05 POTENTIAL FACE-OFF ISSUES

13. 13HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOOHOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO Left Hand Up

14. 14HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO 14HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO Wheres the Ball? New 1/16/08 Why FO needs to stay home…

15. 15HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOOHOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO Wheres the Ball? New 1/08/10 Why FO needs to stay home…

16. 16HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO W cheats in to help face-off official Face-off- Issues New 11/5/10 F/O W NOTE: W must open up and watch both wings as well as post-whistle F/O action.

17. 17HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO 17HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO Face-Off- Wings Updated 6/21/05 SETTLED SITUATIONS

18. 18HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO L T X ball here Note: Trail is ON Official, and has the ball. Note: Lead has goal, and is OFF official. He needs to watch action in front of crease. (holds, illegal screens, crease violations. Hey, Ref...Whos watching the ball? Note: Pre-game should be clear on how the On-Off calls will be communicated. On & Off Officials Updated 12/7/10

19. 19HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO L T Note: Remember to keep the ball in front of you at all times. Always keep moving to create a better angle. Note: If the Lead gets pushed off the goal, Trail must pinch down to help on goal. Settled Situations Updated 11/5/10

20. 20HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO L T Lead signals goal, hold for 2-3 seconds, gets ball out of net, Exchanges ball. Trail come in and watch players. This 5 second span after a goal is when things can get out of control. exchange Note: Trail must be aware of potential problems as he is coming into the play. Note: Only On official whistles goal! Goal Scored Updated 11/5/10

21. 21HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO 21HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO Face-Off- Wings Updated 6/21/05 TRANSITION

22. 22HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO T L 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 the goal. Take 10 second count coming over midfield. Note: Assume first pass will be completed. Transition T L Updated 11/5/10

23. 23HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO 23HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO Face-Off- Wings Updated 6/21/05 RE-STARTS

24. 24HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO L T Lead has goal-line, beeper, and any substitutes. TRAIL has whistle and count. Look for GO from L. Sideline out of bounds Updated 11/5/10 ball

25. 25HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO L GLE Out of Bounds Updated 11/05/10 T ball

26. 26HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO L T GLE Restart w/ ball L- Blow it in, then follow ball to goal Updated 12/07/10 Communication on restart- LOOK TO T FOR READY. ball

27. 27HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO ball L T Trail has any subs on the fly. Open up and let the subs go in front of you. Close in behind. Endline out of bounds- Ls side X Updated 11/05/10 X O TRAIL, move in to help cover Goal on restart.

28. 28HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO L Trail has subs, count. T Lead has restart. Move back to Goal Line on restart. Endline out of bounds- Ts side Updated 12/07/10

29. 29HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO T L Trail brings the ball in 5 yds has the beeper. Be ready for ball changing directions. You have Offside! LEAD will take count. NOTE: be sure where the ball went out of bounds! Sub Area out of bounds Updated 12/07/10

30. 30HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO L T New Lead hustles downfield, and gets into position. New Trail gets the ball, and gets it up to 1 step over midfield. Blow whistle when 5 yds is given. Interference w/goalie, FREE CLEAR! WHISTLE L T Free Clear Updated 11/5/10

31. 31HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO 31HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO Face-Off- Wings Updated 6/21/05 PENALTY SITUATIONS

32. 32HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO L T flag down 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 ALWAYS Relays the penalty to the table! Report – C-NOTE: Color, Number, Offense (Foul), Time, Explanation (if necessary) NOTE: Do NOT start the ball Directly in front of the cage! Penalty Enforcement Updated 12/7/10

33. 33HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO 33HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO Face-Off- Wings Updated 6/21/05 EQUIPMENT CHECKS

34. 34HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO L T 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. Dont go into team huddle to get a stick! Official should do the stick measurement in the middle of the field by the center X. Equipment Check Updated 11/5/10

35. 35HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO L T Try to have at least 1 official where the teams are crossing. Time-Out Procedures After all clear, meet at center if necessary, then position yourselves 20 yards off benches. Updated 1/08/10 Watch the cross here. X O X O X X O O 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!

36. 36HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO X fight O L T NOTE: Be careful handling players. FREEZE BENCHES Take #s Note: Coaches are to assist in freezing benches. Fight Procedure Updated 11/05/10

37. 37HOMEVISITOR XXXXXOOOOO L T X O fight 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 before it gets out of hand, and get players #s Note: On official takes the fight, and Off official takes benches with coaches. Fight Procedure #2 Updated 11/5/10