1. 1 The Basic Spot August 02, 2004 John Hoffmann referee@bellsouth.net (321) 676-2844

2. 2 Types of Play A Loose-Ball Play is action during Free kick Scrimmage kick A legal forward pass From in or behind the NZ (prior to COP) –A backward pass (including the snap) –Illegal kick –Fumble by A Runs which precede such –Legal kick –Illegal kick –Legal forward pass –Backward pass –Fumble A Running Play is: Any action not included above

3. 3 Basic Spots [10-4-1] The basic spot is determined by the action that occurs during the down. This is the basic spot for penalty administration. The basic spot could be… The previous spot Where the kick ends Where the related run ends The succeeding spot

4. 4 Previous Spot [10-4-2] The basic spot is the previous spot for: A foul which occurs simultaneous with the snap. A foul which occurs simultaneous with a free kick. A foul which occurs during a loose ball play. –See [10-5-5] for special enforcement on roughing the passer The enforcement spot is the end of the last run for roughing the passer when the last run ends beyond the neutral zone and there has been no change of team possession.

5. 5 Where The Kick Ends [10-4-3] The basic spot is the spot where the kick ends, when R commits a post-scrimmage kick foul: During scrimmage kick plays, other than a try. During a scrimmage kick play in which the ball crosses the expanded neutral zone. Beyond the expanded neutral zone. Before the end of the kick. K does not have possession of the ball when the down ends. R fouls behind the post-scrimmage kick spot are spot fouls.

6. 6 Where The Related Run Ends [10-4-4] The basic spot is the spot where the related run ends for a foul which occurs during a running play. The end of the run is: Where the ball becomes dead in the runner’s possession. Where the runner loses possession if his run is followed by a loose ball. The spot of the catch when the momentum rule is in effect.

7. 7 Succeeding Spot [10-4-5] The basic spot is the succeeding spot: For an unsportsmanlike foul. For a dead-ball foul. For a nonplayer foul. When the final result is a touchback.

8. 8 All-But-One Principle Basic Spot Team Direction Defensive Foul Beyond Basic Spot Defensive Foul Behind Basic Spot Offensive Foul Beyond Basic Spot Offensive Foul Behind Basic Spot

9. 9 Loose-Ball Play (Pass) Basic Spot Line of Scrimmage Pass Catch Run Snap A run followed by a legal forward pass. Both are part of one loose-ball play.

10. 10 Loose-Ball Play (Punt) Basic Spot Line of Scrimmage Punt Catch Snap Backward Pass A backward pass followed by a scrimmage kick. Both are part of a loose-ball play.

11. 11 Loose-Ball Play (Fumble Behind) Basic Spot Line of Scrimmage Fumble Recovery Run Snap A run followed by a fumble behind the neutral zone. Both are part of a loose-ball play. Mad Scramble

12. 12 Running Play Run Snap A player takes the snap and runs with it until tackled. It does not matter whether the run ends beyond or behind the neutral zone. Tackle

13. 13 Running Play (Fumble Beyond) Run Snap There is only one run on this play. The mad scramble is part of the running play. Consequently, the basic spot for any foul that occurs during the mad scramble is the spot of the fumble. RecoveryFumble Basic Spot Mad Scramble

14. 14 Two Running Plays 1st Run Snap Two runs. Two running plays. Two basic spots. For fouls during the first run and ensuing mad scramble, the spot of the fumble is the basic spot. For fouls during the second running play, the basic spot is where the ball finally becomes dead. Tackle 2nd Run RecoveryFumble Mad Scramble Basic Spot 1st Running Play2nd Running Play

15. 15 Multiple Plays During Same Down Basic Spot Line of Scrimmage Pass Catch Run Snap The forward pass and the run preceding it are a loose ball play. Once the ball is caught, a separate running play begins. Run Tackle Loose Ball Play Running Play Basic Spot x