1. Approved Football Officiating Mechanics
Goal Line, Reverse Goal Line,
Pass & Run Mechanics 7/30/13

2. How to Use this Presentation
5 Man appears first, followed by 4 Man.
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3. 5 Man Mechanics

4. *Goal Line Mechanics (GLM)* Points of Emphasis
GLM: Defined as snap touching +10YL to GL
Importance of Wings IP 2 YDS OOB at Snap
R’s IP is 15 YDS from LOS on Wide Side
There MUST be an official on the GL when the FB crosses the GL
“Let your mind digest what your eyes have seen” before signaling TD
Do NOT mirror TD – signal TD ONLY if you see it

5. *GLM (R&R1) - +10YL to +5YL*

6. *GLM (R&R2) - +5YL to GL*

7. *GLM (R&R2)–Wings Pinch–Field of Play*

8. *GLM(R&R2)–Wings Pinch on GL*

9. *GLM (R&R2) – Runner at Pylon*
<Click> LM aggressively slides down GL when runner moves to the opposite SL.

10. *GLM (R&R2) – EL & SL Corner*
Eye Contact

11. *GLM – Wing Unsure, U Knows*
I’m sure it’s a TD

12. Reverse Mechanics (RM) Points of Emphasis
RM – Defined as spot of snap is inside the - 10YL
R & Wings MUST communicate by hand signals on every down – who has the GL
R’s IP is always on the EL
We MUST have an official on the GL when the FB crosses the GL

13. RM (R&R1) - -2YL to GL – Wings Pinch

14. RM (R&R1) - -2YL to GL – Safety

15. RM (R&R2) - -5YL to -2YL – Read QB & RB

16. RM (R&R3) - -10YL to -5YL – Wings Pause

17. RM (R&R3) -10YL to -15YL – R’s IP is At Least 10 YDS Wide. Stay on GL.

18. Pass Mechanics (PM) Points of Emphasis
PM – Defined as spot of snap between the YL and +10YL
Importance of Wings reading the play & knowing R&R1, R&R2, & R&R3
KNOW your keys – Check the QB’s eyes – Where is he looking?
During Pregame, BJ & Wings must discuss Pass Coverage's

19. *Pass Mechanics (PM)* Points of Emphasis
Watch A tackle & guard – stand up = pass play
R’s IP is 15 YDS from LOS on the Wide Side
SL & EL Catch or No Catch – Watch Feet FIRST, then the Catch
Practice & implement “Stop-N-Watch” at Moment of Judgment
BJ is the “windshield wiper” – SL to SL

20. *Pass Mechanics (PM)* Points of Emphasis
Importance of keeping head level & swiveling once the ball is dead
BJ stays between the hashes until the ball is dead
BJ: When B is in “prevent defense” adjust your IP to be slightly behind the defensive backs
When receiver approaches SL, Wing must “open the door” to protect himself

21. *PM – IP*
<click> Referee <click> 8 YDS wide from QB & 15 YDS behind LOS (always on wide side)
<click> Umpire <click> 7 YDS off LOS & between normal TE position (doesn’t have to be opposite the R)
<click> Wings <click> 10 YDS from widest receiver, but never inside the tops of the numbers (if WR is less than 10 YDS from the SL, line up 2 YDS OOB)
<click> Back Judge <click> 17 YDS from LOS, always between goal posts

22. *PM – BJ IP – Prevent Defense

23. PM – Wings & BJ - Coverage

24. PM – Wings & BJ - Coverage

25. PM – Wings & BJ - Coverage

26. PM – Wings & BJ - Coverage

27. PM (R&R1) – Pass In Flat – “Stay Home”
Turn to see Catch/No Catch

28. PM (R&R2) – Short Pass – 5YD Drop

29. PM (R&R3) – Long Pass – Turn & Burn
To be used on each team’s first KO, and if K’s kicker threatens GL.
<click> BJ, U, LM & LJ put their hands up to indicate they’re ready
<click> R blows ready-for-play

30. PM (R&R2) – Cross Field Mechanics

31. PM – R – Preventive Officiating
Ball’s Away!
Stay with QB
Don’t be a Head Wagger!

32. PM – R & Wings – Yell “BACK”;Bkwd Pass

33. PM – R & U – Passer Beyond LOS

34. PM – U – Trapped Pass

35. *Run Mechanics (RUM)* Points of Emphasis
When runner goes OOB, Wing turns & looks OOB; Watch players return to the field
Important to keep head level & swiveling once ball is dead
Watch the A tackle & guard – fire out = run play
R’s IP is 15 YDS from the LOS & on the Wide Side
BJ stays between the hashes during the run, then hustles to the SL as needed once the ball is dead
POA – Point of Attack – Where the action is and your concentration

36. RUM to SL – “Open the Door”

37. 4 Man Mechanics

38. *Goal Line Mechanics (GLM)* Points of Emphasis
GLM – Defined as snap touching +10YL to GL
Importance of Wings IP 2 YDS OOB at Snap
R’s IP is 15 YDS from LOS on Wide Side
There MUST be an official on the GL when the FB crosses the GL
“Let your mind digest what your eyes have seen” before signaling TD
Do NOT mirror TD – signal TD ONLY if you see it

39. *GLM (R&R1) - +10YL to +5YL*

40. *GLM (R&R2) - +5YL to GL*

41. GLM (R&R2) – Wings Pinch – Field of Play

42. GLM (R&R2) – Wings Pinch on GL

43. GLM (R&R2) – Runner at Pylon

44. GLM (R&R2) – EL & SL Corner

45. *GLM – Wing Unsure, U Knows*
I’m sure it’s a TD

46. Reverse Mechanics (RM) Points of Emphasis
RM – Defined as spot of snap is inside the - 10YL
R & Wings MUST communicate by hand signals on every down – who has the GL
R’s IP is always on the EL
We MUST have an official on the GL when the FB crosses the GL

47. RM (R&R1) - -2YL to GL – Wings Pinch

48. RM (R&R1) - -2YL to GL – Safety

49. RM (R&R2) - -5YL to -2YL – Read QB & RB

50. RM (R&R3) - -10YL to -5YL – Wings Pause

51. RM (R&R3) - -10YL to -15YL – R IP 10 YDS Wide

52. *Pass Mechanics (PM)* Points of Emphasis
PM – Defined as spot of snap between the - 10YL & +10YL
R’s IP is 15 YDS from LOS on the Wide Side
Importance of Wings reading the play & knowing R&R1, R&R2, & R&R3
KNOW your keys – Check the QB’s eyes – Where is he looking?
During Pregame, Wings must discuss Pass Coverage's

53. Pass Mechanics (PM) Points of Emphasis
SL & EL Catch & No Catch – Watch Feet FIRST, then Catch
Practice & apply “Stop-N-Watch” at Moment of Judgment
Importance of keeping head level & swiveling once the ball is dead
Watch Team A tackle & guard stand up = pass play

54. *PM – IP*
<click> Referee <click> 8 YDS wide from QB & 15 YDS behind LOS (always on wide side)
<click> Umpire <click> 7 YDS off LOS & between normal TE position (doesn’t have to be opposite the R)
<click> Wings <click> 10 YDS from widest receiver, but never inside the tops of the numbers (if WR is less than 10 YDS from the SL, line up 2 YDS OOB)

55. PM – Wings - Coverage

56. PM (R&R1) – Pass In Flat – “Stay Home”
Turn to see Catch/No Catch

57. PM (R&R2) – Short Pass – 5YD Drop

58. PM (R&R3) – Long Pass – Turn & Burn
To be used on each team’s first KO, and if K’s kicker threatens GL.
<click> BJ, U, LM & LJ put their hands up to indicate they’re ready
<click> R blows ready-for-play

59. PM (R&R2) – Cross Field Mechanics

60. PM – R – Preventive Officiating
Ball’s Away!
Stay with QB
Don’t be a Head Wagger!

61. PM – R & Wings – “BACK”; Bkwd Pass

62. PM – R & U – Passer Beyond LOS

63. PM – U – Trapped Pass

64. *Run Mechanics (RUM)* Points of Emphasis
When runner goes OOB, Wing turns & looks OOB; Watch players return to the field
Importance of keeping head level & swiveling once the ball is dead
R’s IP is 15 YDS from the LOS & on the Wide Side
Watch the A tackle & guard – fire out = run play
When runner approaches SL, Wing must “open the door” to protect himself
POA – Point of Attack – Where the action is & your concentration

65. RUM to SL – “Open the Door”