NHFS – Region One 4 Person Mechanics Football Before Kickoff After Kickoff Basic Scrimmage Position Prior to the Snap Running Plays Passing Plays Scrimmage Kicks (Punts) Field Goals & Try Attempts (and Fakes) Goal Line – Inside 10 yard line Measurements Region One Football

Pre-Game Arrive at Game Site 30 minutes before kickoff Wear approved uniform

Before Kickoff Referee Position near R’s 10-yd line opposite HL LJ R G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G Referee Position near R’s 10-yd line opposite HL Count R Players Check other officials in position & signal ball ready for play after crew & kicker ready U H

Before Kickoff Umpire Position on R’s 20- yd line opposite LJ G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G Umpire Position on R’s 20- yd line opposite LJ Count R Players Ensure coaches, players, substitutes in proper location Hold hand in air to inform Referee ready U

Before Kickoff Linesman Position on K free- kick line Hand ball to kicker & point out Referee - Inform to wait for RFP signal Count K Players & ensure proper kick formation Move to sideline w/ line-to-gain equipment & hold hand in the air to inform Referee ready G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G H

Before Kickoff Line Judge G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G Position on R’s Free Kick line & identity (on kickoffs to start each half & after Safety) Move to side line opposite HL Ensure coaches, players, substitutes & others in proper location Count K Hold arm in air to inform Referee ready LJ

After Kickoff Referee R LJ Deep Kicks, Be ready to rule on touchback or player momentum Kicks middle or your side, Start Clock when kick is touched (other than 1st touching by K) Pick up runner & follow until released to covering official G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G

After Kickoff Referee R G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G Determine if kick goes out of bounds & flag if not touched by R Kicks opposite side, move cautiously w/ play Observe actions behind play & clean up G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G

After Kickoff Umpire G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G Kicks your side, start clock when kick is touched (other than 1st touching by K) Pick up runner & follow until released to HL Once runner released, observe action behind play Maintain responsibility for your sideline G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G U H

After Kickoff Umpire G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G Determine if kick goes out of bounds & flag if not touched by R Kicks opposite side, move cautiously with play Observe actions behind play & clean up G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G U

After Kickoff Linesman G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G Watch for free-kick line infractions Help LJ rule on 1st touching by K prior to R’s free-kick line & bean bag if necessary Watch initial blocks near R’s free-kick line & blocks on kicker / holder Administer fouls prior to kickoff H

After Kickoff Linesman Kicks to your Side Move down sideline to area to best officiate depending on kick - keep spacing w/ Umpire Determine if kick goes out of bounds & flag if R has not touched ball Pick up responsibility for runner from Umpire & follow to goal line G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G U H

After Kickoff Linesmen G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G Kick Opposite side Move cautiously toward play being ready to rule on your sideline if play reverses Observe action of player in vicinity of runner & watch for fouls away from ball Assist LJ with goal line on long runs H

After Kickoff Line Judge LJ G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G Watch for free-kick line infractions Be Alert for 1st touching by K prior to R’s free-kick line & bean bag if necessary

After Kickoff Line Judge LJ R G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G Kick to your side Move down sideline while watching for fouls & to area best to officiate depending on the kick - keep spacing w/ Referee Determine if kick goes out of bounds & flag if not touched by R Pick up responsibility for the runner from Referee & follow to goal line G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G

After Kickoff Line Judge LJ G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G Kick Opposite Side Move cautiously toward play being ready to rule on your sideline if play reverses Observe action of player in vicinity of runner & watch for fouls away from ball Help HL with goal line on long runs

Basic Scrimmage Position Referee A’s backfield 3 - 4 yards behind deepest back on passing arm of Quarterback able to view opposite side tackle Umpire 3 - 8 yards off ball as to not interfere with vision or movement of defensive backs G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0 R U

Basic Scrimmage Position LJ Linesman & Line Judge Start on side line (heels on back of restraining area) straddling line-of- scrimmage If ball is on opposite hash, pinch in to the numbers If ball is inside 5-yd line, pinch in G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0 R U H

Prior to Snap (All Plays) Referee Declare ball ready-for- play Count A players Responsible for 25- second count Check players set for 1 second prior to snap Watch for snap infractions, illegal shifts, & false starts G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0 R

Prior to Snap (All Plays) Umpire Vary position as to not block view of B players or allow A to use you as interference Count A Players Check 5 players on line numbered 50-79 Be ready to rule on snap infractions, false starts, encroachments, disconcerting signals by defense & be aware of B players line up in FBZ G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0 U

Prior to Snap (All Plays) LJ Linesman & Line Judge Check down number on box & signal down Extend arm back to indicate A player closes to you off the LOS Check to see if all backs, flankers, split ends in legal position & check eligibility Determine if player in motion movement is legal G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0 H

Prior to Snap (All Plays) LJ Linesman & Line Judge Check for 7 on the line-of- scrimmage Help in determining false start, encroachment, interference with snap Count B players & be alert for illegal substitutes Key off tackle for run / pass G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 H

Running Play Referee Key opposite guard / tackle G 1 0 2 0 3 0 Responsible for ball carrier & action around him to the neutral zone G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0 R

Running Play Referee Move behind play toward side of field which play advances & cover runner until reaching neutral zone or if down near LOS Watch action behind ball & away from runner, action on quarterback, and backward or forward passes G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0 R

Running Play Referee When ball is dead, move to location & signal next down Help relay ball & assist Umpire with spot If 1st down, stop clock & signal Make sure all officials ready to go before signal ball ready for play G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0 R

Running Play Umpire Read point of attack Watch line play for illegal action around ball carrier & in FBZ Move accordingly depending on play working inside out Be alert for fumbles beyond neutral zone & help determine who gains possession After play spot ball G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0 U

Running Play – To Your Side Linesman Action toward you Work off the field Observe actions of linemen on your side & blockers in front of ball carrier Pick up responsibility of ball carrier, mark forward progress & stop clock if out of bounds Follow runner to goal line G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0 H

Running Play – To LJ Side Linesman Action away from you Move cautiously onto field ready for reverse action Observe action behind play Be ready to help with forward progress spot or goal line G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0 H

Running Play – To Your Side Line Judge Action toward you Work off the field Observe actions of linemen your side & blockers in front of ball carrier Pick up responsibility of ball carrier, mark forward progress & stop clock if out of bounds Follow runner to goal line LJ G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0

Running Play – To HL Side LJ Line Judge Action away from you Move cautiously onto field ready for reverse action Observe action behind play Be ready to help with forward progress spot or goal line G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0

Passing Plays Referee Key opposite guard / tackle Watch blocking Remain wider & deeper than passer After pass released, verbally alert defenders & observe action on passer not ball Determine pass forward or backward G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0 R

Passing Plays Referee Sole responsibility for intentional grounding, however, can get assistance from covering official Determine if passer crosses neutral zone Continue to observe action behind neutral zone before leaving G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0 R

Passing Plays Umpire Watch for Illegal contact in FBZ G 1 0 2 0 3 0 Move to LOS Observe action of players in & just behind neutral zone Assist Referee in determining if forward pass released beyond neutral zone G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0 U

Passing Plays Umpire Know if ball tipped at LOS G 1 0 2 0 3 0 Pivot after pass crosses neutral zone & assist on determining catch or no catch G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0 U

Passing Plays Linesman & Line Judge LJ Watch initial action off line for defensive holding Move downfield cautiously on passes to your side & be ready to adjust back for run Be ready to rule on pass incomplete / complete & interference G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0 H

Passing Plays Linesman & Line Judge LJ G 1 0 2 0 3 0 R U G 1 0 2 0 3 0 If ball intercepted, observe action until ball is dead, covering official stop clock & signal 1st down, if inside defensive 5-yd line, be ready to rule on momentum If incomplete pass in your area, sound whistle & signal Be alert for illegal passes Rule on touching or catching by ineligibles LJ G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0 R U H

Scrimmage Kick Referee G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G Position 3-4 yards behind kicker, 5-7 yards wide on LJ side Be able to see ball & all backs Circle behind kicker after ball is kicked Watch for fouls behind neutral zone & roughing / running into kicker Be alert for blocked kicks & recovery R

Scrimmage Kick Referee G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G After ball crosses neutral zone, observe line play & move down field slowly If necessary, determine if ball was touched beyond the neutral zone & by whom Be ready to pick up runner on long run & continue with him to goal line R

Scrimmage Kick Referee LJ G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G If ball kicked out of bounds in flight, assist covering official with spot In no foul, signal HL & line-to-gain equipment into position for next play Make sure all officials ready prior to giving RFP signal R H

Scrimmage Kick Umpire G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G Position 4 to 7 yards deep, keeping ball in view Check numbering exceptions After snap, step toward neutral zone watching for possible roughing of snapper, then shift to blocking action U

Scrimmage Kick Umpire G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G Determine if kick crosses neutral zone Assist Referee with short or blocked kicks Once kick crosses neutral zone, pivot & observe blocks downfield & players away from ball U

Scrimmage Kick Lineman G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G Cover kicks to your side of field If out of bounds in flight, signal time-out, move past were ball went out & walk forward until Referee spots you Grounded kicks out of bounds, mark spot & observe action H

Scrimmage Kick Lineman G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G Help Referee with short or blocked kicks & note spot of recovery (behind/beyond LOS) Bean bag spot of 1st touching & end of kick Be ready for fair catch & if fair catch blow whistle only after kick is secured H

Scrimmage Kick Lineman G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G Routine kick, move downfield cautiously observer action in front of ball carrier Move with runner to your sideline & follow until goal line Only move line to gain equipment when sure no foul on play & signaled by Referee H

Scrimmage Kick Line Judge Position 10-12 yards wider & 3-5 yds deeper than deepest receiver & in position to cover sideline Adjust when kick is made (move up even with or slightly in front of receiver) Be ready to rule on fair catch Be ready to rule on momentum inside 5- yd line Carry bean bag in hand Observe initial action around receiver LJ G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G

Scrimmage Kick Line Judge LJ Drop Bean Bag to mark end of kick Maintain responsibility of ball carrier on returns up the middle & to your side until released to other official G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G

Scrimmage Kick Line Judge LJ If out of bounds in flight, signal time-out, move past were ball went out & walk forward until Referee spots you Grounded kicks out of bounds, mark spot and observe action Returns to HL side, move slowly behind play observe all action G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G

Scrimmage Kick Line Judge LJ G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G If K first to touch, mark spot of 1st touching with bean bag If fair catch is signaled, sound whistle after kick is complete, & mark spot Be ready for muff

Field Goal & Try Attempts Referee Position 3-5 yards behind & 2-3 yards to side of kicker able to see kicker & holder & snap Rule on motion of backs Be ready for fumble or fake Responsible for kicker & holder After kick, move behind kicker – assist LJ if necessary If Try is blocked, sound whistle, if Field Goal, ball is live G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0 R

Field Goal & Try Attempts Umpire Position 5-7 yards deep keeping ball in view & check numbering exceptions After snap, step toward neutral zone watching for roughing the snapper After kick crosses neutral zone, pivot to LJ side & assist with coverage Assist LJ if ball clears crossbar G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0 U

Field Goal & Try Attempts Linesman Position on LOS Same as scrimmage kicks Watch line play & assist for Roughing the Holder or Kicker G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0 H

Field Goal & Try Attempts Line Judge Position behind goal post between uprights Sound whistle when ball crosses plane of end zone & rule on kick If successful signal score If unsuccessful, signal no score & if field goal attempt, signal touchback If field goal does not cross plane, move to sideline & handle as scrimmage kick G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0 LJ

Goal-Line Plays (Inside 5 yards) LJ Referee Same Coverage as Running & Passing Plays Umpire Move up to goal line, be ready to move to end line if necessary on pass Linesman/Line Judge Move to goal line & work back on play G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0 R U H

Goal-Line Plays (Inside 5 yards) All Officials ONLY signal Touchdown if you see ball cross goal line (primary coverage is wing officials – U should communicate to make sure wing officials do not have play over in FOP!) Do NOT mirror signal Communicate on dual coverage areas LJ G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0 R U FOP = field of play H

Measurement Line Judge Linesman Umpire Referee Beanbag clip spot to align Linesman up with line & ball – then hold ball (back to goal post) Linesman Walk chains out, place clip on line & hold Umpire After Linesman ready, pull chain Referee Determine if ball across line-to-gain G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0 U R LJ H