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2. 1-A (Six-Player) Football
TASO Football State Meeting July 21, 2018 Allen, TX Presented by Larry Boyer Amarillo Chapter

3. 2018 Rules Variations

4. Changes for 2018:
1 new Rule Variation
1 new Approved Ruling

5. To officiate 1-A Football, Officials must be well versed in: The NCAA rules AND The UIL exceptions AND The 19 Rules Variations that apply to Texas 1-A Football

6. 1-A Football Variation #1a
(NCAA Rules 1-1 &2)
Each team has six players. Number of players changed to NO MORE THAN SIX players in UIL Six Man Games.

7. 1-A Football Variation #1b
In UIL Six Man Games, a team needs at least six players to start the game and can play with five or four, but less than four available players should result in suspension of the contest.

8. 1-A Football Variation #1c
Unless necessary to use the eleven-man field, the field is 80 yards by 40 yards, with the 40 yard line being the center of the field. The two inbounds lines (hash marks) are 40 feet from the sidelines. There will also be marks that are measured 13 feet from the sidelines.

9. 120 Feet (40 Yards)
100 Yards
10 Yds
80 Yards
40 Feet
(13.3 Yards)

10. 10 20 30 40

12. 1-A Football Variation #1d
Goal Posts are 25 feet apart and the crossbar is 9 feet above the ground.
NOTE: UIL (Texas) Six Man Football Rules Variations are listed in the current UIL Football Manual

13. 10 Feet to top
of crossbar
9 Feet to top
23 feet 4 inches
25 feet
11-Player Goal Post
6-Player Goal Post

15. 1-A Football Variation #2
(NCAA Rule 1-1-3)
When one team is 45 or more points ahead at the end of the first half or if a team achieves a 45 point lead during the second half, the game is ended immediately.

16. 1-A Football Variation #3
(NCAA Rule 3-2)
Length of quarters – 10:00 minutes
Between quarters – 2:00 minutes
Between halves – 15:00 minutes

17. 1-A Football Variation #3
(NCAA Rule 3-2)
Length of quarters is 10 minutes; between quarters, 2 minutes. Between halves, 15 minutes. For State Championship games only, halftime may be extended to a maximum of 20 minutes with coaches’ concurrence.

18. 1-A Football Variation #4a
(NCAA Rule 3-5-3)
Team A may not break the huddle with more than 6 players nor keep more than 6 players in the huddle or in a formation for more than three seconds. Officials shall stop the action whether or not the ball has been snapped.

19. 1-A Football Variation #4b
PENALTY: Dead ball foul. 5 yards from the previous spot (S22).

20. 1-A Football Variation #4c
Team B is allowed to briefly retain more than 6 players on the field to anticipate the offensive formation, but it may not have more than 6 players in its formation if the snap is imminent. Whether the snap is imminent or has just occurred, the officials shall stop the action.

21. 1-A Football Variation #4d
PENALTY: Dead ball foul. 5 yards from the previous spot (S22).

22. 1-A Football Variation #5
(NCAA Rule 4-1-3)
During a try after touchdown the ball becomes dead when Team B gains possession or it is obvious that a kick is unsuccessful.

23. 1-A Football Variation #6
(NCAA Rule 5-1)
Offense must advance 15 yards instead of 10 yards in four downs.
1 0
2 0

24. 1-A Football Variation #7a
(NCAA Rules 6-1 & 6-1-7)
Unless relocated by penalty, the kicking team’s restraining line on a kickoff is the 30 yard line on a six-man field and the 20 yard line for a free kick after safety. There is no requirement to have a minimum number of players on either side of the kicker.

25. 1-A Football Variation #7b
If the result of a Free Kick is a touchback for Team B, and the placement of the ball is not relocated by penalty, the ball will next be put into play from Team B’s 20 yard line.

26. 1-A Football Variation #8
(NCAA Rule 6-1)
The ball must travel 15 yards on a kickoff (or place kick/punt after a safety) or be touched by the receiving team before members of the kicking team are eligible to touch it.

27. 1-A Football Variation #9a
(NCAA Rule 6-2-1)
A free kick out of bounds between the goal lines untouched by a player of Team B is a foul. (A.R. 3-IV)

28. 1-A Football Variation #9b
Penalty: Live ball foul.
Five yards from the previous spot or;
Five yards from the spot where the subsequent dead ball belongs to Team B or;
The receiving team may put the ball into play 20 yards beyond Team A’s restraining line at the inbounds spot. (S19)

29. 1-A Football Variation #10
2018
1-A Football Variation #10
(NCAA Rule 6-5-1)
If a Team B player makes a fair catch of a Free Kick behind Team B’s 20-yard line, Team B will next snap the ball at its own 20-yard line.

30. 1-A Football Variation #11a
(NCAA Rule 7-1-4)
Unless the ball is kicked or forward passed, it may not be advanced beyond the neutral zone until AFTER AN EXCHANGE has been made between the receiver of the snap and another player.

31. 1-A Football Variation #11b
EXCEPTION: Any player of Team A may advance a loose football after it has been touched by a Team B player. Forced touching of a ball by Team B is disregarded.

32. 1-A Football Variation #11c
PENALTY: 5 yards plus loss of down (illegal procedure) from previous spot. (S19 & S9)

33. 1-A Football Variation #11d
An exchange is completed when:
Possession of the football is gained by a receiver of the snap;
Possession is given up voluntarily or involuntarily by the receiver of the snap, and;
Possession is regained by another player of Team A.

34. 1-A Football Variation #12a
(NCAA Rule 7-1-4)
If the snap is muffed and a Team A player catches or recovers the ball beyond the neutral zone, he may not advance it.
ENFORCEMENT: Loss of down from the previous spot. (S9)
PENALTY: 5 yards from the previous spot for illegal procedure is assessed if the Team A player advances or attempts to advance the ball. (S19 & S9)

35. 1-A Football Variation #12b
If a Team A player catches or recovers the muffed snap behind the neutral zone, he may legally advance it only after a legal exchange.

36. 1-A Football Variation #13
(NCAA Rule 7-1-4)
No more than 3 Team A players may be in the backfield at the snap.

37. 1-A Football Variation #14a
(NCAA Rule 7-1-6)
The ball may be handed in any direction to any player during a scrimmage play behind the neutral zone.

38. 1-A Football Variation #14b
A linesman may receive a forward handoff at any time and is not required to be 2 yards behind his line of scrimmage and does not have to face his goal prior to receiving the handoff.

39. 1-A Football Variation #14c
EXCEPTION: The ball may not be handed forward to the snapper through his legs.
PENALTY: 5 yards from previous spot and loss of down. (S19 & S9)

40. 1-A Football Variation #15
(NCAA Rule 7-3)
The ball is dead when a passer catches his own forward pass (untouched by B), and it is ruled as an incomplete forward pass.

41. 1-A Football Variation #16
(NCAA Rule 7-3)
All players are eligible to catch a forward pass, except that a pass is ruled incomplete when caught by the passer (see preceding rule).
If a forward pass is thrown to the snapper, it must travel at least one yard in flight.

42. 1-A Football Variation #17
(NCAA Rule h)
The last sentence of the exception does not apply to UIL 6-man Football Games. Therefore, a player other than the receiver of the snap who is or has been outside of the tackle box may legally throw the ball so that it crosses or lands beyond the neutral zone or neutral zone extended.

43. 1-A Football Variation #18
(NCAA Rule 8-1)
Field goals count 4 points;
Successful try,
2 points if successful through place or drop kick and
1 point if successful by pass or run.
The defense may not score on a try.

44. 1-A Football Variation #19
(NCAA Rule )
When a team is in an offensive or scrimmage kick formation, and no player is in position to take a hand to hand snap, a defensive player may not initiate contact with the snapper until one second has elapsed after the snap.

45. A Approved Rulings

46. 1-A Football Approved Rulings
There are three sections:
Section 1 – Exchanges
Section 2 – Passing plays
Section 3 – Other plays

47. 1-A Football Approved Rulings
There are three sections:
Section 1 – Exchanges
Section 2 – Passing plays
Section 3 – Other plays

48. Approved Rulings Section 1 Exchanges
First down and 15 from A’s 35. A10 pitches the ball to A28 who muffs the ball. A10 picks up the ball and runs to the B’s 35. RULING?

49. Approved Rulings Section 1 Exchanges
First down and 15 from A’s 35. A10 pitches the ball to A28 who muffs the ball. A10 picks up the ball and runs to the B’s 35. RULING: Illegal advance by A. Penalize 5 yards from the previous spot and loss of down.

50. Approved Rulings Section 1 Exchanges
A10 receives the snap and hands off to A38. A38 fumbles the ball and it is picked up by A45:
1. behind the line of scrimmage
2. beyond the line of scrimmage
A45 advances for a 10 yard gain
RULINGS?

51. Approved Rulings Section 1 Exchanges
A10 receives the snap and hands off to A38. A38 fumbles the ball and it is picked up by A45:
1. behind the line of scrimmage
2. beyond the line of scrimmage
A45 advances for a 10 yard gain
RULINGS: A legal exchange has been made. A45 may advance the football in (1) & (2) as long as it is not 4th down.

52. Approved Rulings Section 1 Exchanges
A10 muffs the snap from A50. The ball rolls a few yards beyond the neutral zone where A6:
1. Picks up the ball and advances
2. Falls on the ball for the recovery
RULINGS?

53. Approved Rulings Section 1 Exchanges
A10 muffs the snap from A50. The ball rolls a few yards beyond the neutral zone where A6:
1. Picks up the ball and advances
RULING: Illegal. 5 yard penalty from previous spot and loss of down. Penalty marker is dropped and play continues.

54. Approved Rulings Section 1 Exchanges
A10 muffs the snap from A50. The ball rolls a few yards beyond the neutral zone where A6:
2. Falls on the ball for the recovery
RULING: Legal recovery; No foul. The ball is returned to the previous spot plus loss of down. A legal exchange has not been made prior to advancement of the ball beyond the LOS.

55. Approved Rulings Section 1 Exchanges
A’s ball 4th and 1 at B’s 30. A10 receives the snap and fumbles the handoff to A22. A22 picks up the football and advances to B’s 25. RULING?

56. Approved Rulings Section 1 Exchanges
A’s ball 4th and 1 at B’s 30. A10 receives the snap and fumbles the handoff to A22. A22 picks up the football and advances to B’s 25. RULING: Ball is dead when A22 picks up the football. No advance is allowed.

57. Approved Rulings Section 1 Exchanges
A’s ball 4th and 1 at B’s 30. A10 receives the snap and fumbles the handoff to A22. A22 picks up the football and advances to B’s 25.
RULING: Ball is dead when A22 picks up the football. No advance is allowed.
NCAA Rule j (4th down fumble rule) applies and prohibits advance. A10 would have had to pick up the football and pass it or complete an exchange for a legal advance.

58. Approved Rulings Section 1 Exchanges
2018
Team A lines up in scrimmage kick formation for either a Field Goal attempt of a 2-point Try. A19 muffs the snap and the kicker, A-12 picks up the ball and:
1) Drop Kicks it through the uprights and over the cross bar
2) Passes it forward to A56 in the end zone
3) Makes a backwards pass to A19 who runs it into the end zone
4) Runs the ball into the end zone
RULINGS?

59. Approved Rulings Section 1 Exchanges
2018
Team A lines up in scrimmage kick formation for either a Field Goal attempt of a 2-point Try. A19 muffs the snap and the kicker, A-12 picks up the ball and:
1) Drop Kicks it through the uprights and over the cross bar
RULING: Legal; 4 points for the Field Goal or 2 points for the Try

60. Approved Rulings Section 1 Exchanges
2018
Team A lines up in scrimmage kick formation for either a Field Goal attempt of a 2-point Try. A19 muffs the snap and the kicker, A-12 picks up the ball and:
2) Passes it forward to A56 in the end zone
RULING: Legal; 6 point Touchdown for Field Goal attempt or 1 point for a Try

61. Approved Rulings Section 1 Exchanges
2018
Team A lines up in scrimmage kick formation for either a Field Goal attempt of a 2-point Try. A19 muffs the snap and the kicker, A-12 picks up the ball and:
3) Makes a backwards pass to A19 who runs it into the end zone
RULING: Legal; 6 point Touchdown for Field Goal attempt or 1 point for a Try

62. Approved Rulings Section 1 Exchanges
2018
Team A lines up in scrimmage kick formation for either a Field Goal attempt of a 2-point Try. A19 muffs the snap and the kicker, A-12 picks up the ball and:
4) Runs the ball into the end zone
RULING: Foul for advancement beyond the neutral zone without an exchange
ENFORCEMENT?

63. Approved Rulings Section 1 Exchanges
2018
Team A lines up in scrimmage kick formation for either a Field Goal attempt of a 2-point Try. A19 muffs the snap and the kicker, A-12 picks up the ball and:
4) Runs the ball into the end zone
ENFORCEMENT:
Field Goal Attempt on 4th down – Assess the 5-yard penalty from the previous spot and loss of down. Team B’s ball at the succeeding spot.

64. Approved Rulings Section 1 Exchanges
2018
Team A lines up in scrimmage kick formation for either a Field Goal attempt of a 2-point Try. A19 muffs the snap and the kicker, A-12 picks up the ball and:
4) Runs the ball into the end zone
ENFORCEMENT:
Try – No points, and since the penalty includes loss of down, the Try is over. Team A will kick off from the A 30 unless relocated by subsequent penalty. Note that the 5-yard penalty for illegal advancement does not carry over to the kickoff.

65. 1-A Football Approved Rulings
There are three sections:
Section 1 – Exchanges
Section 2 – Passing plays
Section 3 – Other plays

66. Approved Rulings Section 2 Passing
A15 attempts a forward pass which is batted in the air by B73. A15 catches the ball and advances it 10 yards. RULING?

67. Approved Rulings Section 2 Passing
A15 attempts a forward pass which is batted in the air by B73. A15 catches the ball and advances it 10 yards. RULING: Legal. Ball was touched by B.

68. Approved Rulings Section 2 Passing
First and 15 yards to go for A at their 15 yard line. A9 hands the ball forward to A30. A30 runs to the left and passes the ball to A60 while standing behind the line of scrimmage. RULING?

69. Approved Rulings Section 2 Passing
First and 15 yards to go for A at their 15 yard line. A9 hands the ball forward to A30. A30 runs to the left and passes the ball to A60 while standing behind the line of scrimmage. RULING: Legal pass by A30.

70. Approved Rulings Section 2 Passing
A’s ball 4th and 4 at B’s 22. A10 throws a pass which strikes A73 and bounces into the air. A10 catches the ball and advances 5 yards where A10 fumbles the ball. RULING?

71. Approved Rulings Section 2 Passing
A’s ball 4th and 4 at B’s 22. A10 throws a pass which strikes A73 and bounces into the air. A10 catches the ball and advances 5 yards where A10 fumbles the ball. RULING: Incomplete forward pass. B’s ball first and 15 at their 22. (Six-Man Rule Variation #15)

72. 1-A Football Approved Rulings
There are three sections:
Section 1 – Exchanges
Section 2 – Passing plays
Section 3 – Other plays

73. Approved Rulings Section 3 Other Plays
Team A lines up with three men on the LOS next to each other in a 3-point stance. A80 located on the right side of the snapper raises up and shifts out 7 yards. RULING?

74. Approved Rulings Section 3 Other Plays
Team A lines up with three men on the LOS next to each other in a 3-point stance. A80 located on the right side of the snapper raises up and shifts out 7 yards. RULING: Since A80 is at the end of the line this is a legal shift.

75. Approved Rulings Section 3 Other Plays
Team A’s kickoff from their 30 yard line rolls out of bounds untouched by Team B at B’s 38. RULING?

76. Approved Rulings Section 3 Other Plays
Team A’s kickoff from their 30 yard line rolls out of bounds untouched by Team B at B’s 38.
RULING: Team B may snap the ball from:
1) B 38 (Out of bounds spot)
2) B 30 (20 yards in advance of the spot of the kick)
3) A 37 (5 yards in advance of the out of bounds spot)
or accept the penalty against Team A for illegal procedure and have Team A re-kick

77. Approved Rulings Section 3 Other Plays
B is leading They return the 2nd half kickoff 65 yards for a touchdown. RULING?

78. Approved Rulings Section 3 Other Plays
B is leading They return the 2nd half kickoff 65 yards for a touchdown. RULING: The game ends immediately.

79. Approved Rulings Section 3 Other Plays
B is leading in the second half. B intercepts A’s pass and returns it 16 yards for a touchdown. B44 clips on the run back. RULING?

80. Approved Rulings Section 3 Other Plays
B is leading in the second half. B intercepts A’s pass and returns it 16 yards for a touchdown. B44 clips on the run back.
RULING: If A declines B’s penalty, the game ends and there will be no try for point.
Note: The try may be attempted in a Positive Points District

81. Approved Rulings Section 3 Other Plays
A’s ball 4th down and 5 from their 20 yard line. A14 punts the ball which is blocked and goes straight up in the air. A45 catches the punt behind the line of scrimmage and advances to the 40 yard line. RULING?

82. Approved Rulings Section 3 Other Plays
A’s ball 4th down and 5 from their 20 yard line. A14 punts the ball which is blocked and goes straight up in the air. A45 catches the punt behind the line of scrimmage and advances to the 40 yard line. RULING: Legal advance by A; first and 15 at midfield.

83. 2018
1-A Mechanics

84. Mechanics in General You’ll need to adjust to:
Rule Variations (18 of them)
The Smaller Field
Fewer Players
Wide-Open style of play
Fast-Paced, High-Scoring Game

85. Pre-Game Lots of the same preparation as in the 11-Player game:
Arrive at least 90 minutes prior to kickoff
Do a thorough Pre-Game Meeting
Meet with the Coaches
Walk the field
Prepare as professionals

86. Scrimmage Plays - Referee
Behind the offense and at a 45o angle to the QB Responsible for all action behind the neutral zone Cover the runner/QB sideline to sideline Primary responsibility for legal exchange Sole responsibility for passer beyond the neutral zone

87. Scrimmage Plays – Wing Officials
On snap move yards downfield
Read the play
Run – Take forward progress as usual
Pass – Cover action in your area
Shift attention to the receiver when the pass is released

88. Scrimmage Plays – Line Judge
On the line of scrimmage on the Press Box side Secondary responsibility for legal exchange

89. Scrimmage Plays – Headlines
On the line of scrimmage opposite the Press Box Responsible for assuring the ball crosses the neutral zone on kicks

90. Scrimmage Plays – Back Judge
Crew of Four:
10 to 20 yards beyond the neutral zone – adjust to be behind the deep receivers as the play develops
Read the Play
Run – Cover action of the blockers in front of the runner and then the ball carrier up the middle to the goal line
Pass – Retreat to stay deeper than all players
Shift attention to the receiver when the ball is released

91. 1-A Football Crew of 3: Scrimmage Plays – Positioning and Coverage H10 20 30 40 30 20 10
1-A Football R 10 20 30 40 30 20 10 L
PRESS BOX

92. Crew of 4: Scrimmage Plays – Positioning and CoverageH 10 20 30 40 30 20 10
T E X A S
1-A Football B R 10 20 30 40 30 20 10 L
PRESS BOX

93. Crew of 5: Scrimmage Plays – Positioning and CoverageH 10 20 30 40 30 20 10
T E X A S
1-A Football B U R 10 20 30 40 30 20 10 L
PRESS BOX

94. T E X A S 1-A Football Crew of 5: Scrimmage Plays – Alternate Mechanic10 20 30 40 30 20 10 U
T E X A S
1-A Football B R 10 20 30 40 30 20 10 L
PRESS BOX

95. 1-A Football Crew of Three Officials - Short or Deep Kick Mechanics H10 20 30 40 30 20 10
1-A Football R L 10 20 30 40 30 20 10
PRESS BOX

96. 1-A Football Crew of Four - Short Kick Mechanics H 10 20 30 40 30 20
PRESS BOX

97. 1-A Football Crew of Four - Short Kick Mechanics B H 10 20 30 40 30 20
PRESS BOX

98. 1-A Football Crew of Four - Short Kick Mechanics H 10 20 30 40 30 20
PRESS BOX

99. 1-A Football Crew of Four - Deep Kick Mechanics H R 10 20 30 40 30 20
PRESS BOX

100. 1-A Football Crew of Four – Alternate Deep Kick Mechanics H R 10 20 3040 30 20 10
1-A Football B 10 20 30 40 30 20 10 L
PRESS BOX

101. 1-A Football Crew of Five - Short Kick Mechanics U H 10 20 30 40 30 20
PRESS BOX

102. 1-A Football Crew of Five – Alternate Short Kick Mechanics U H R 10 2030 40 30 20 10
1-A Football B 10 20 30 40 30 20 10 L
PRESS BOX

103. 1-A Football Crew of Five – Alternate Short Kick Mechanics U H R 10 2030 40 30 20 10
1-A Football 10 20 30 40 30 20 10 B L
PRESS BOX

104. 1-A Football Crew of Five – Deep Kick Mechanics U H R 10 20 30 40 30
PRESS BOX

105. 1-A Football Crew of 3: Scrimmage Kick – Field Goal or Try H 10 20 3040 30 20 10
1-A Football L R 10 20 30 40 30 20 10
PRESS BOX

106. 1-A Football Crew of 4: Scrimmage Kick – Field Goal (Outside the 15) H10 20 30 40 30 20 10
1-A Football B L R 10 20 30 40 30 20 10
PRESS BOX

107. Crew of 4: Scrimmage Kick – Field Goal (Inside the 15) or Try10 20 30 40 30 20 10
1-A Football B R 10 20 30 40 30 20 10 L
PRESS BOX

108. 1-A Football Crew of 5: Scrimmage Kick – Field Goal or Try H 10 20 3040 30 20 10 B
1-A Football U L R 10 20 30 40 30 20 10
PRESS BOX

109. 1-A Football Crew of 5: Scrimmage Kick – Field Goal or Try
When using the Alternate Mechanic H 10 20 30 40 30 20 10 U B
1-A Football L R 10 20 30 40 30 20 10
PRESS BOX

110. 1-A Football Crew of 5: Scrimmage Kick – Field Goal (Outside the 15)
Recommended while using the Alternate Mechanic H 10 20 30 40 30 20 10 U B
1-A Football L R 10 20 30 40 30 20 10
PRESS BOX

111. Scrimmage Kick Field Goal and Try
Mechanics are unchanged from the 11-player game
On a FIELD GOAL attempt the ball remains “Live” until it is dead by rule.
On a TRY the ball is dead as soon as it is obvious that the kick was unsuccessful or Team B gains possession of the ball.
Remember that the defense cannot score on a Try

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