BASIC SPOT Jason McArthur The Basics of the

PENALTYTHREE-AND-ONE BASIC SPOT PRINCIPLEENFORCEMENT

The PENALTY ENFORCEMENT is the responsibility of REFEREE ENTIRE CREW

For many fouls, the enforcement spot PENALTY ENFORCEMENT SPOTS is specified in the statement of the penalty… Rule a

PENALTY ENFORCEMENT SPOTS Rule a Intentional Grounding (Rule h) PENALTY—Loss of down at the spot of the foul Block in the Back (Rule c) PENALTY—10 yards Illegal Scrimmage Kick Beyond NZ (Rule c) PENALTY—Five yards from the previous spot and loss of down [S31 and S9] For many fouls, the enforcement spot is is specified in the statement of … the penalty…

When the enforcement spot is NOT PENALTY ENFORCEMENT SPOTS specified in the statement of the penalty, the enforcement spot is Rule a determined by the… THREE-AND-ONE PRINCIPLE (BASIC SPOT)

PENALTYTHREE-AND-ONE BASIC SPOT PRINCIPLEENFORCEMENT

THREE-AND-ONE PRINCIPLE Rule 2-33 and c Team IN possession Fouls BEHIND Basic Spot Team NOT in possession Fouls BEHIND Basic Spot Team IN possession Fouls BEYOND Basic Spot Team NOT in possession Fouls BEYOND Basic Spot Team IN PossessionTeam NOT in Possession BEHIND BEYOND

THREE-AND-ONE PRINCIPLE Rule 2-33 and c Team IN possession Fouls BEHIND Basic Spot Team NOT in possession Fouls BEHIND Basic Spot Team IN possession Fouls BEYOND Basic Spot Team NOT in possession Fouls BEYOND Basic Spot Team IN PossessionTeam NOT in Possession BEHIND BEYOND SPOT OF THE FOULBASIC SPOT

4. Is the SPOT OF THE FOUL behind the FOUR IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN A 3-AND-1 FOUL OCCURS… 2. Which PLAY is happening BASIC SPOT? BASIC SPOT? 3. What is the BASIC SPOT for that type of play? that type of play? when the foul occurs? when the foul occurs? 1. Which TEAM is in possession when the foul occurs? when the foul occurs?

THREE-AND-ONE PRINCIPLE Rule 2-33 and c Team IN possession Fouls BEHIND Basic Spot Team NOT in possession Fouls BEHIND Basic Spot Team IN possession Fouls BEYOND Basic Spot Team NOT in possession Fouls BEYOND Basic Spot Team IN PossessionTeam NOT in Possession BEHIND BEYOND SPOT OF THE FOULBASIC SPOT

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Legal Forward Pass Play Legal Forward Pass Play BASIC SPOT Free Kick Play Free Kick Play Scrimmage Kick Play Scrimmage Kick Play Running Play Running Play Rule d PLAY CLASSIFICATIONS (Rule 2-30) The BASIC SPOT is determined by the type of play happening when the foul occurs.

Legal Forward Pass Play Legal Forward Pass Play BASIC SPOT Rule d BASIC SPOT: A legal forward pass play is the interval between the snap and when a legal forward pass is complete, incomplete or intercepted (Rule ) PREVIOUS SPOT

Free Kick Play Free Kick Play BASIC SPOT Rule d BASIC SPOT: A free kick play is the interval from the time the ball is legally kicked until it comes into player possession or is declared dead by rule (Rule ) PREVIOUS SPOT

Scrimmage Kick Play Scrimmage Kick Play BASIC SPOT Rule d BASIC SPOT: A scrimmage kick play is the interval between the snap and when a scrimmage kick comes into player possession or the ball is declared dead by rule (Rule ) PREVIOUS SPOT or PSK SPOT if governed by postscrimmage kick rules

Running Play (Rule ) Running Play (Rule ) A running play is any live-ball action other than that during a free kick play, a scrimmage kick play, or a legal forward pass play A new running play begins when a player gains or regains possession (Rule d) RUN A RUN is that segment of a running play during which a ball carrier has possession (Rule b) If a ball carrier loses possession by a fumble, backward pass, or illegal forward pass, the spot where the RUN ends is the yard line where the ball carrier loses possession. The running play includes the RUN and the loose- ball action before a player gains or regains possession or the ball is declared dead (Rule c)

Running Play Running Play BASIC SPOT Rule d Related RUN ends behind neutral zone PREVIOUS SPOT BASIC SPOT: PREVIOUS SPOT Related RUN ends beyond neutral zone END OF RELATED RUN BASIC SPOT: END OF RELATED RUN Related RUN ends when there is no neutral zone END OF RELATED RUN BASIC SPOT: END OF RELATED RUN

Running Play (after team possession changes) Running Play (after team possession changes) BASIC SPOT Rule d Team possession changes in the end zone and the result of the play is a touchback 20-YARD LINE BASIC SPOT: 20-YARD LINE Team possession changes in field of play and the related RUN ends in the end zone – OR – Team possession changes in end zone, related RUN ends in the end zone, and result of the play is NOT a touchback GOAL LINE BASIC SPOT: GOAL LINE

Legal Forward Pass Play Legal Forward Pass Play Free Kick Play Free Kick Play Scrimmage Kick Play Scrimmage Kick Play Running Play Running Play PLAY CLASSIFICATIONS (Rule 2-30)

Legal Forward Pass Play Legal Forward Pass Play Free Kick Play Free Kick Play Scrimmage Kick Play Scrimmage Kick Play Running Play Running Play PLAY CLASSIFICATIONS (Rule 2-30) Basic Spot: PREVIOUS SPOT Basic Spot: PREVIOUS SPOT Basic Spot: PREVIOUS SPOT or PSK SPOT Basic Spot: PREVIOUS SPOT or PSK SPOT Basic Spot: PREVIOUS SPOT or END OF RELATED RUN Basic Spot: PREVIOUS SPOT or END OF RELATED RUN or 20-YARD LINE or GOAL LINE or 20-YARD LINE or GOAL LINE

Previous Spot Previous Spot POSSIBLE BASIC SPOTS (Rule d) End of the Related Run End of the Related Run Postscrimmage Kick (PSK) Spot Postscrimmage Kick (PSK) Spot 20-Yard Line 20-Yard Line Goal Line Goal Line

Previous Spot Previous Spot POSSIBLE BASIC SPOTS (Rule d) Plays: Legal Forward Pass Plays, Free Kick Plays, Plays: Legal Forward Pass Plays, Free Kick Plays, Non-PSK Scrimmage Kick Plays, Running Plays where Non-PSK Scrimmage Kick Plays, Running Plays where run ends BEHIND the NZ run ends BEHIND the NZ End of the Related Run End of the Related Run Plays: Running Plays where run ends BEYOND the NZ, Plays: Running Plays where run ends BEYOND the NZ, Running Plays when there is NO NZ Running Plays when there is NO NZ Postscrimmage Kick (PSK) Spot Postscrimmage Kick (PSK) Spot Plays: PSK Scrimmage Kick Plays Plays: PSK Scrimmage Kick Plays 20-Yard Line 20-Yard Line Plays: Running Plays/team poss. change in EZ/touchback Plays: Running Plays/team poss. change in EZ/touchback Goal Line Goal Line Plays: Running Plays/team poss. change or run ends in field of Plays: Running Plays/team poss. change or run ends in field of play or EZ/No touchback play or EZ/No touchback

4. Is the SPOT OF THE FOUL behind the FOUR IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN A 3-AND-1 FOUL OCCURS… 2. Which PLAY is happening BASIC SPOT? BASIC SPOT? 3. What is the BASIC SPOT for that type of play? that type of play? when the foul occurs? when the foul occurs? 1. Which TEAM is in possession when the foul occurs? when the foul occurs?

THREE-AND-ONE PRINCIPLE Rule 2-33 and c Team IN possession Fouls BEHIND Basic Spot Team NOT in possession Fouls BEHIND Basic Spot Team IN possession Fouls BEYOND Basic Spot Team NOT in possession Fouls BEYOND Basic Spot Team IN PossessionTeam NOT in Possession BEHIND BEYOND SPOT OF THE FOULBASIC SPOT

EXAMPLE #1 A 3 rd /10 from the A-25. QB A12 throws a legal forward pass to tight end A88 who catches it at the A-30. A88 runs to the A-45 where he is downed. As QB A12 was about to throw, B76 pulled A70 down to the ground by his face mask at the A-22. How many plays occur? ANSWER: 2 Legal Forward Pass Play Running Play

EXAMPLE #1 A 3 rd /10 from the A-25. QB A12 throws a legal forward pass to tight end A88 who catches it at the A-30. A88 runs to the A-45 where he is downed. As QB A12 was about to throw, B76 pulled A70 down to the ground by his face mask at the A-22. How many plays occur? ANSWER: 2 Legal Forward Pass Play Running Play

EXAMPLE #1 A 3 rd /10 from the A-25. QB A12 throws a legal forward pass to tight end A88 who catches it at the A-30. A88 runs to the A-45 where he is downed. As QB A12 was about to throw, B76 pulled A70 down to the ground by his face mask at the A-22. How many plays occur? ANSWER: 2 Legal Forward Pass Play Running Play

EXAMPLE #1 A 3 rd /10 from the A-25. QB A12 throws a legal forward pass to tight end A88 who catches it at the A-30. A88 runs to the A-45 where he is downed. As QB A12 was about to throw, B76 pulled A70 down to the ground by his face mask at the A-22. ASK THE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS Which TEAM is in possession when foul occurs? What PLAY is happening when foul occurs? What is the BASIC SPOT for that type of play? Did the foul occur BEHIND the basic spot?

EXAMPLE #1 A 3 rd /10 from the A-25. QB A12 throws a legal forward pass to tight end A88 who catches it at the A-30. A88 runs to the A-45 where he is downed. As QB A12 was about to throw, B76 pulled A70 down to the ground by his face mask at the A-22. What is the BASIC SPOT?

EXAMPLE #1 A 3 rd /10 from the A-25. QB A12 throws a legal forward pass to tight end A88 who catches it at the A-30. A88 runs to the A-45 where he is downed. As QB A12 was about to throw, B76 pulled A70 down to the ground by his face mask at the A-22. What is the BASIC SPOT? ANSWER: BASIC SPOT: PREVIOUS SPOT foul occurs during Legal Forward Pass Play

EXAMPLE #1 A 3 rd /10 from the A-25. QB A12 throws a legal forward pass to tight end A88 who catches it at the A-30. A88 runs to the A-45 where he is downed. As QB A12 was about to throw, B76 pulled A70 down to the ground by his face mask at the A-22. Is the SPOT of the foul behind the BASIC SPOT?

EXAMPLE #1 A 3 rd /10 from the A-25. QB A12 throws a legal forward pass to tight end A88 who catches it at the A-30. A88 runs to the A-45 where he is downed. As QB A12 was about to throw, B76 pulled A70 down to the ground by his face mask at the A-22. Is the SPOT of the foul behind the BASIC SPOT? ANSWER: YES

THREE-AND-ONE PRINCIPLE Rule 2-33 and c Team IN possession Fouls BEHIND Basic Spot Team NOT in possession Fouls BEHIND Basic Spot Team IN possession Fouls BEYOND Basic Spot Team NOT in possession Fouls BEYOND Basic Spot Team IN PossessionTeam NOT in Possession BEHIND BEYOND SPOT OF THE FOUL BASIC SPOT BASIC SPOT ENFORCEMENT SPOT:

EXAMPLE #1 A 3 rd /10 from the A-25. QB A12 throws a legal forward pass to tight end A88 who catches it at the A-30. A88 runs to the A-45 where he is downed. As QB A12 was about to throw, B76 pulled A70 down to the ground by his face mask at the A-22. ANSWER: A 1 st /10 at the A-45 What was the result of the play?Decline Face Mask Penalty

EXAMPLE #2 A6 free kicks the ball from the A-30. B4 catches the kick at the B-2 and runs to the B-18 where he is hit and fumbles the ball. B80 recovers the fumble at the B-12 and is downed there. During the fumble, B67 blocks A4 below the waist at the B-16. How many plays occur? ANSWER: 3 Free Kick Play Running Play (1) Running Play (2)

EXAMPLE #2 A6 free kicks the ball from the A-30. B4 catches the kick at the B-2 and runs to the B-18 where he is hit and fumbles the ball. B80 recovers the fumble at the B-12 and is downed there. During the fumble, B67 blocks A4 below the waist at the B-16. How many plays occur? ANSWER: 3 Free Kick Play Running Play (1) Running Play (2)

EXAMPLE #2 A6 free kicks the ball from the A-30. B4 catches the kick at the B-2 and runs to the B-18 where he is hit and fumbles the ball. B80 recovers the fumble at the B-12 and is downed there. During the fumble, B67 blocks A4 below the waist at the B-16. How many plays occur? ANSWER: 3 Free Kick Play Running Play (1) Running Play (2)

EXAMPLE #2 A6 free kicks the ball from the A-30. B4 catches the kick at the B-2 and runs to the B-18 where he is hit and fumbles the ball. B80 recovers the fumble at the B-12 and is downed there. During the fumble, B67 blocks A4 below the waist at the B-16. How many plays occur? ANSWER: 3 Free Kick Play Running Play (1) Running Play (2)

EXAMPLE #2 A6 free kicks the ball from the A-30. B4 catches the kick at the B-2 and runs to the B-18 where he is hit and fumbles the ball. B80 recovers the fumble at the B-12 and is downed there. During the fumble, B67 blocks A4 below the waist at the B-16. ASK THE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS Which TEAM is in possession when foul occurs? What PLAY is happening when foul occurs? What is the BASIC SPOT for that type of play? Did the foul occur BEHIND the basic spot?

EXAMPLE #2 A6 free kicks the ball from the A-30. B4 catches the kick at the B-2 and runs to the B-18 where he is hit and fumbles the ball. B80 recovers the fumble at the B-12 and is downed there. During the fumble, B67 blocks A4 below the waist at the B-16. What is the BASIC SPOT? ANSWER: BASIC SPOT: END OF THE RELATED RUN foul occurs during Running Play (1)

EXAMPLE #2 A6 free kicks the ball from the A-30. B4 catches the kick at the B-2 and runs to the B-18 where he is hit and fumbles the ball. B80 recovers the fumble at the B-12 and is downed there. During the fumble, B67 blocks A4 below the waist at the B-16. Is the SPOT of the foul behind the BASIC SPOT?

EXAMPLE #2 A6 free kicks the ball from the A-30. B4 catches the kick at the B-2 and runs to the B-18 where he is hit and fumbles the ball. B80 recovers the fumble at the B-12 and is downed there. During the fumble, B67 blocks A4 below the waist at the B-16. Is the SPOT of the foul behind the BASIC SPOT? ANSWER: YES

THREE-AND-ONE PRINCIPLE Rule 2-33 and c Team IN possession Fouls BEHIND Basic Spot Team NOT in possession Fouls BEHIND Basic Spot Team IN possession Fouls BEYOND Basic Spot Team NOT in possession Fouls BEYOND Basic Spot Team IN PossessionTeam NOT in Possession BEHIND BEYOND SPOT OF THE FOULBASIC SPOT BASIC SPOT ENFORCEMENT SPOT:

EXAMPLE #2 A6 free kicks the ball from the A-30. B4 catches the kick at the B-2 and runs to the B-18 where he is hit and fumbles the ball. B80 recovers the fumble at the B-12 and is downed there. During the fumble, B67 blocks A4 below the waist at the B-16. ANSWER: B 1 st /10 at the B-8 Enforce half the distance from the spot of the foul

EXAMPLE #3 A 3rd/12 at the B-45. A12 throws a forward pass to A88, who was held by B2 at the B-40 before the pass was thrown. The pass is intercepted by B8 at the B-35 and returned to the 50. During B8's return, B49 commits a flagrant personal foul against A12 at the B-42. How many plays occur? ANSWER: 2 Legal Forward Pass Play Running Play

EXAMPLE #3 A 3rd/12 at the B-45. A12 throws a forward pass to A88, who was held by B2 at the B-40 before the pass was thrown. The pass is intercepted by B8 at the B-35 and returned to the 50. During B8's return, B49 commits a flagrant personal foul against A12 at the B-42. How many plays occur? ANSWER: 2 Legal Forward Pass Play Running Play

EXAMPLE #3 A 3rd/12 at the B-45. A12 throws a forward pass to A88, who was held by B2 at the B-40 before the pass was thrown. The pass is intercepted by B8 at the B-35 and returned to the 50. During B8's return, B49 commits a flagrant personal foul against A12 at the B-42. How many plays occur? ANSWER: 2 Legal Forward Pass Play Running Play

EXAMPLE #3 A 3rd/12 at the B-45. A12 throws a forward pass to A88, who was held by B2 at the B-40 before the pass was thrown. The pass is intercepted by B8 at the B-35 and returned to the 50. During B8's return, B49 commits a flagrant personal foul against A12 at the B-42. ASK THE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS Which TEAM is in possession when foul occurs? What PLAY is happening when foul occurs? What is the BASIC SPOT for that type of play? Did the foul occur BEHIND the basic spot?

EXAMPLE #3 A 3rd/12 at the B-45. A12 throws a forward pass to A88, who was held by B2 at the B-40 before the pass was thrown. The pass is intercepted by B8 at the B-35 and returned to the 50. During B8's return, B49 commits a flagrant personal foul against A12 at the B-42. What is the BASIC SPOT for foul 1? ANSWER: BASIC SPOT: PREVIOUS SPOT Foul 1 occurs during Legal Forward Pass Play

EXAMPLE #3 A 3rd/12 at the B-45. A12 throws a forward pass to A88, who was held by B2 at the B-40 before the pass was thrown. The pass is intercepted by B8 at the B-35 and returned to the 50. During B8's return, B49 commits a flagrant personal foul against A12 at the B-42. What is the BASIC SPOT for foul 2? ANSWER: BASIC SPOT: END OF THE RELATED RUN Foul 2 occurs during Running Play

EXAMPLE #3 A 3rd/12 at the B-45. A12 throws a forward pass to A88, who was held by B2 at the B-40 before the pass was thrown. The pass is intercepted by B8 at the B-35 and returned to the 50. During B8's return, B49 commits a flagrant personal foul against A12 at the B-42. Which foul are we going to enforce?

EXAMPLE #3 A 3rd/12 at the B-45. A12 throws a forward pass to A88, who was held by B2 at the B-40 before the pass was thrown. The pass is intercepted by B8 at the B-35 and returned to the 50. During B8's return, B49 commits a flagrant personal foul against A12 at the B-42. Which foul are we going to enforce? ANSWER: FOUL 1 (Defensive Holding by B2) Decline Foul 2 – Flagrant Personal Foul

EXAMPLE #3 A 3rd/12 at the B-45. A12 throws a forward pass to A88, who was held by B2 at the B-40 before the pass was thrown. The pass is intercepted by B8 at the B-35 and returned to the 50. During B8's return, B49 commits a flagrant personal foul against A12 at the B-42. Is the SPOT of the foul behind the BASIC SPOT?

EXAMPLE #3 A 3rd/12 at the B-45. A12 throws a forward pass to A88, who was held by B2 at the B-40 before the pass was thrown. The pass is intercepted by B8 at the B-35 and returned to the 50. During B8's return, B49 commits a flagrant personal foul against A12 at the B-42. Is the SPOT of the foul behind the BASIC SPOT? ANSWER: NO

THREE-AND-ONE PRINCIPLE Rule 2-33 and c Team IN possession Fouls BEHIND Basic Spot Team NOT in possession Fouls BEYOND Basic Spot Team IN possession Fouls BEYOND Basic Spot Team NOT in possession Fouls BEHIND Basic Spot Team IN PossessionTeam NOT in Possession BEHIND BEYOND SPOT OF THE FOUL BASIC SPOT BASIC SPOT ENFORCEMENT SPOT:

EXAMPLE #3 A 3rd/12 at the B-45. A12 throws a forward pass to A88, who was held by B2 at the B-40 before the pass was thrown. The pass is intercepted by B8 at the B-35 and returned to the 50. During B8's return, B49 commits a flagrant personal foul against A12 at the B-42. ANSWER: A 1 st /10 at the B-35 Enforce from the previous spot and give automatic 1 st down Disqualify B49 for flagrant foul

WHAT ABOUT EXCEPTIONS? Holding (Rule b) THREE-AND-ONE PRINCIPLE DOES NOT APPLY PENALTY—10 yards. Penalties for Team A fouls behind the neutral zone are enforced from the previous spot. Safety if the foul occurs behind Team A’s goal line [S42] WHEN EXCEPTION IS IN PLAY

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