January 2012 1

Xtreme South Football League Xtreme South Football League 5 Man Mechanics 5 Man Mechanics

Edited by David Smith

Director of Officials

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XSFL Mechanics – 5 man Mechanics – 5 man

Coin TossCoin Toss

Breaking the StarBreaking the Star

Before KickoffBefore Kickoff

After KickoffAfter Kickoff

Basic Scrimmage PositionBasic Scrimmage Position

Prior to the SnapPrior to the Snap

Running PlaysRunning Plays

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XSFL Mechanics 5 man Mechanics 5 man (cont’d) (cont’d)

Passing PlaysPassing Plays

Scrimmage KicksScrimmage Kicks

SK’s - Field Goals & Try AttemptsSK’s - Field Goals & Try Attempts

SK’s – Field Goals & Try FakesSK’s – Field Goals & Try Fakes

Goal Line – Inside 10 yard lineGoal Line – Inside 10 yard line

MeasurementsMeasurements

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Coin Toss

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

R

LJ

H

Referee / UmpirePosition on the 45 yard lines on press box side.

R on the right hand side facing mid field.

When LJ and BJ have captains ready, Jog out to middle of field together

U

BJ

PRESS BOX

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Coin Toss

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

R

LJ

H

Referee Will motion for Captains to come out

BJ / LJHave captains aligned with speaking captain on end next to Referee Escort Captains to the top of the numbers

Release captains on to R / U

Then move over to the 50 at top of the numbers

U

BJ

PRESS BOX

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Star Positions

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

RH

Line JudgeWill bring football in from the home team side and give to Back Judge

After final instructions from Referee

ALL Break and hustle to Kickoff Positions

BJ

U

PRESS BOX

LJ

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Before Kickoff

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

BJ

Back JudgePosition on K’s free-kick line

Hand ball to kicker and advise Referee location.

Inform K to wait for RFP signal

Count K Players

Move to sideline on press box side

Hold hand in the air to inform Referee when ready

PRESS BOX

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Before Kickoff

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

LJ

Line JudgePosition on R’s 10 yard line on press box side

Count R Players

Ensure coaches, players, substitutes are in proper location

Hold hand in air to inform Referee when ready

PRESS BOX

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Before Kickoff

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

LinesmanPosition on R’s 10 yard line with line-to-gain equipment

Ensure coaches, players, substitutes and others in proper location

Count R Players

Hold hand in the air to inform Referee when ready

PRESS BOX

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Before Kickoff

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

UmpireMove to R’s Free Kick line opposite the press box on side line

Ensure coaches, players, substitutes and others in proper location

Count K players and signal to Back Judge

Hold arm in air to inform Referee when ready

PRESS BOX

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Before Kickoff

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

R

LJ

H

RefereePosition near R’s 5 yard line center of field

Count R Players signal to H and L

Check other officials in position and signal ball ready for play

Make sure K has at least 4 players on either side of ball when kicked

U

BJ

PRESS BOX

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After Kickoff

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

RefereeKicks middle, start clock when kick is touched (other than first touching by K)

Cover goal line

Pick up runner and follow until released to covering official

Watch blocks

No more than 2 players may be wedge blocking for R

If Kick is caught in end zone it may be returned

R

PRESS BOX

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After Kickoff

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

RefereeIf kick goes OOB determine if touched by R inbounds

If kick touches ground then goes into end zone or receiver catches in end zone and takes a knee, move in front of receiver, sound whistle, signal touchback

Kicks outside inbounds lines, move cautiously with play

Observe actions behind play and clean up. Watch blocks

R

PRESS BOX

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After Kickoff

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

Line JudgeOn deep kicks to corner move toward pillion to rule on kick OOB or Touchback

observe blocks on 2 widest K players on your side

On kicks middle or your side, start Clock when kick is touched (other than first touching by K) observe blocks on 2 widest K players on your side

Pick up runner and follow until released to Back Judge

Kicks opposite side, move cautiously with play observe actions behind play and clean up

LJ BJ

PRESS BOX

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After Kickoff

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

LinesmanOn deep kicks to corner move toward pillion to rule on kick OOB or Touchback

On kicks middle or your side, start Clock when kick is touched (other than first touching by K) observe blocks on 2 widest K players to your side

Pick up runner and follow until released to Umpire

Kicks opposite side, move cautiously with play observe actions behind play and clean up

H U

PRESS BOX

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After Kickoff

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

UmpireWatch for free-kick line infractions (LBF drop flag)

Be Alert for first touching by K prior to R’s free-kick line and bean bag if necessary

Determine if kick goes OOB and flag if not touched by R

Pick up runner from Linesman on long runs

U

PRESS BOX

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After Kickoff

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

UmpireKick Opposite Side

Move cautiously toward play being ready to rule on your sideline if play reverses (Stay wide)

Observe action of players in your area watch for fouls away from the ball

Help Back Judge with goal line on long runs

PRESS BOX

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After Kickoff

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

BJ

Back JudgeWatch for off sides by the kicking team (LBF drop flag)

Watch action on or by kicker (Cheep Shots)

Determine if kick goes OOB and flag if not touched by R

Move down sideline while watching for fouls

Keep spacing with Line Judge

Pick up runner from Line judge

responsibility for the goal line on long returns

LJ

PRESS BOX

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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

R

LJ

H

AlignmentUmpire will move up to Kickers free kick line Opposite the press box with BJ

H / LJ will move up to Receivers free kick line

Be alert for first touching with bean bag in hand raise hand when ready

Referee take normal position deep. Check that all officials are ready, then give RFP

U

BJ

PRESS BOX

Obvious Onside Kick

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Basic Scrimmage Position

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

R

U

RefereeA’s backfield 14 – 16 yards behind LOS* on Throwing arm side of QB outside TE

Must be able to view tackle on your side** and football

Keys Snap, Tackle, Ball

Umpire5 to 8 yards off ball as to not interfere with vision or movement of Linebackers or defensive backs.

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Basic Scrimmage Position

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

R

H

U

Linesman & Line JudgeStart on side line OFF the field straddling line-of-scrimmage.

Back Judge25 yards off the ball AND always deeper than deepest back

LJ

BJ

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Prior to Snap (All Plays)

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

R

RefereeDeclare ball ready-for-play

Count A players signal to Umpire

Check that all A players are set for one second prior to snap.

Watch for snap infractions, illegal shifts, and false starts

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Prior to Snap (All Plays)

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

U

UmpireVary position to not block view of B players or allow A to use you as interference

Count A Players signal to Referee

Check five players on line numbered 50-79

Be ready to rule on snap infractions, false starts, encroachments, disconcerting signals by defense and be aware of B players line up in free blocking zone

Keys center and two guards

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Prior to Snap (All Plays)

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

H

Linesman & Line JudgeCheck down number on box and signal down

Extend arm back with fist extended toward backfield to indicate A player closest to you off the LOS

Check to see if all backs, flankers, split ends in legal position and check eligibility

Determine if player in motion’s movement is legal

LJ

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G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

H

Linesman & Line JudgeCheck for no more than 4 in the backfield

Help in determining false start, encroachment, interference with snap

Count players of team on your sideline and be alert for illegal substitutes signal to Back judge when on Defense

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Prior to Snap (All Plays)

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LJ

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G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

Back JudgeResponsible for 25 / 40 second count

Provide a visible count of the last 5 seconds when 25 / 40 second field clock is not utilized

Count B players signal to Linesman or Line Judge witch ever team is on Defense

Turn stance slightly to strength of formation Linesman and Line Judge will key off of you to determine their keys for pass coverage

Prior to Snap (All Plays)

BJ

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G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

Balanced FormationThese are initial keys until play develops then use man/zone/man coverage

general zones are shown here

When no strength is declared, Line Judge side considered strength

Back Judge Key: End Line Judge side with Zone

Linesman Key: End on his side with Zone

Line Judge Key: First back out to his side with Zone

Keys and Priorities (All Plays)

BJ

LJ

H

Line Judge ZoneLine Judge Zone

Linesman ZoneLinesman Zone

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G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

Strength to LinesmanBack Judge Key: Widest Receiver on Lineman’s side

Linesman Key: Second receiver in on his side

Line Judge Key: End his side

Man/zone/man as play develops

Keys and Priorities (All Plays)

BJ

LJ

H

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G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

Strength to Line JudgeBack Judge Key: Widest Receiver on Line Judge side

Linesman Key: End his side

Line Judge Key: Second Receiver in on his side of formation

Man Zone Man as play develops

Keys and Priorities (All Plays)

BJ

LJ

H

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G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

“Trips” FormationBack Judge Key: Two outside receivers

Linesman Key: End his side

Line Judge Key: Inside receiver his side formation

Man Zone Man as play develops

Note: Reverse coverage for trips formations to Linesman side

Keys and Priorities (All Plays)

BJ

LJ

H

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G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

“Spread FormationNote: Formation is balanced Back Judge favors Line Judge side

Back Judge Key: Two outside receivers

Linesman Key: End to his side

Line Judge Key: End to his side

Man Zone Man as play develops

Keys and Priorities (All Plays)

BJ

LJ

H

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G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

Motion Initial Coverage same as Strength to Linesman

Motion to Line Judge

Back Judge Key: Change to Man in Motion keeps him all the way

Linesman Key: Change to End his side

Line Judge Key: End his side

Note H has motion man turning up before the snap. His initial move was away from H. He will keep this responsibility until the snap. Reverse if motion the other way

Keys and Priorities (All Plays)

BJ

LJ

H

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G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

Motion Initial Coverage same as Strength to Lineman

Motion to Line Judge

Note: Back Judge turns to Line Judge side to indicate strength and coverage change

Linesman: Switches to end on his side when motion man crosses centerLine Judge: Keeps end on his side

Back Judge: switches from end on Linesman side to motion man when he crosses center

Keys and Priorities (All Plays)

BJ

LJ

H

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Running Play

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

R

RefereeKey Snap then tackle to your side for initial run/pass read

Responsible for QB and action around him to the neutral zone

Assist Umpire with watching blocks at point of attack on LOS

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Running Play

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

R

RefereeMove behind play toward side of field where play advances and cover runner until reaching neutral zone or if down near line-of-scrimmage

Watch action behind ball and away from runner, action on quarterback, and backward or forward passes.

If runner goes out of bounds near LOS assist with bringing players and football back onto field

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Running Play

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

R

RefereeWhen ball is dead, move to location and signal next down

Help relay ball and assist umpire with spot

If first down, stop clock and signal. First Down

If Offense is substituting players hold Umpire over ball with both fists extended to give Defense time to match up

Make sure all officials ready to go before signaling ball ready for play

Note: Ready for Play not necessary when 40 Second play clock is running

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Running Play

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

U

UmpireKey Center and two guards

Read point of attack (POA)

Watch line play for illegal action around ball carrier and in free blocking zone

Move accordingly depending on play working inside out

Be alert for fumbles beyond neutral zone and help determine who gains possession

After play spot ball

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Running Play

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

H

LinesmanAction toward you

Work OFF the field

Observe actions of linemen your side and blockers in front of ball carrier

Pick up responsibility of ball carrier, mark forward progress and stop clock if out of bounds hold spot and watch action out of bounds

Stop clock if ball carrier crosses line to gain

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Running Play

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

H

LinesmanAction away from you

Move cautiously down field be ready for reverse action

Observe action behind play

Be ready to help with forward progress spot Accordion in after play to clean up action, then move back to position on sideline

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Running Play

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

LJ

Line JudgeAction toward youWork OFF the field

Observe actions of linemen your side and blockers in front of ball carrier

Pick up responsibility of ball carrier, mark forward progress and stop clock if first down. When out of bounds hold spot and watch action out of bounds

Stop clock if ball carrier crosses line to gain

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Running Play

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

LJ

Line JudgeAction away from you

Move cautiously down field ready for reverse action

Observe action behind play

Be ready to help with forward progress spot

If the dead ball spot is near or beyond the line to gain stop clock Accordion in after play to clean up, then move back to position on sideline

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Running Play

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

BJ

Back JudgeWork inside out

Move to maintain triangle coverage with Umpire, Linesman or Line Judge on runs to side zones

Work play to sideline and move into dead ball area assisting covering official

On out of bounds runs hustle over to assist with getting players and ball back onto field

Goal line responsibility on long runs

U

LJ

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Passing Plays

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

R

RefereeKey tackle to your side

Watch blocking

Remain wider and deeper than passer

If QB scrambles go with him he is your main responsibility

After pass released, verbally alert defenders and observe action on passer not ball Help determine pass forward or backward

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Passing Plays

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

R

RefereeSole responsibility for intentional grounding; however, can get assistance from covering official

Determine if passer crosses neutral zone or outside tackle box

Continue to observe action behind neutral zone before leaving

Note: It is not intentional grounding if passer is outside tackle box and pass must cross LOS

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Passing Plays

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

U

UmpireWatch for Illegal contact in free blocking zone

Move towards line-of-scrimmage (LOS)

Observe action of players in and just behind neutral zone

Assist Referee in determining if forward pass released beyond neutral zone

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Passing Plays

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

U

UmpireKnow if ball tipped at line-of-scrimmage (if so – give tipped signal)

Pivot after pass crosses neutral zone and assist on determining catch or no catch

Umpire assisted pass coverage

Zone

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Passing Plays

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

H

Linesman & Line JudgeObserve offense for illegal formation and ineligible receivers.

Watch initial action off line for defensive holding especially if defender is pressing

Move downfield cautiously (7-10 yards) on passes . Be ready to adjust back for run

Be ready to rule on pass incomplete / complete and interference

Note: You have out of bounds and spot all the way to goal line

LJ

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Passing Plays

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

Linesman & Line JudgeIf ball intercepted, observe action until ball is dead, covering official stop clock and signal first down, if inside defensive 5 yard line, be ready to rule on momentum

If incomplete pass in your area, sound whistle and signal

Be alert for illegal passes

Rule on touching or catching by ineligibles

H

R

U

LJ

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Passing Plays

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

Back Judge

Retreat to be in position behind deepest receiver

Responsible for deep receivers

Be ready to rule on complete / incomplete pass and interference

Move to goal line or end line if either is threatened

BJ

50

Scrimmage Kick

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

RefereePosition 5 yards behind and 7 to 9 yards on kicking foot side of kicker turned at a 45 degree angle toward snapper

Be able to see ball, backs and blocks

Watch for fouls behind neutral zone and roughing / running into kicker

Be alert for blocked kicks and recovery

R

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Scrimmage Kick

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

RefereeAfter ball crosses neutral zone, observe line play and move down field slowly

Be ready to pick up runner on long returns and continue with him to goal line

Note: Referee has goal line on blocked kicks and long kick returns

R

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Scrimmage Kick

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

LJ

Referee

If ball kicked out of bounds in flight, move to spot where ball was kicked from and raise arm to assist the covering official with out of bounds spot

If no foul, signal linesmen and line-to-gain equipment into position for next play

Make sure all officials ready prior to giving ready-for-play signal

H

R

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Scrimmage Kick

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

UmpirePosition 7-9 yards deep, on Line Judge side 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

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Scrimmage Kick

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

UmpireAssist Referee with short or blocked kicks

Once kick crosses neutral zone, pivot and observe blocks downfield and players away from ball

U

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Scrimmage Kick

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

Linesman

Determine if kick crosses NZ if not punch back to let everyone know that ball may be advanced by either team.

Hold line-of-scrimmage until ball crosses then move slowly down field and keep spacing with Back Judge on long return assist with Goal line coverage.

Grounded kicks out of bounds close to you, mark spot and observe action

BJ

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Scrimmage Kick

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

Linesman

Help Referee with short or blocked kicks and note spot of recovery

On short kicks to your side, bean bag spot of first touching and end of kick

Be ready for fair catch on short kicks to your side and blow whistle only after kick is secured

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Scrimmage Kick

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

LinesmanObserve blocks on 2 widest players on kicking team

Routine kick, move downfield cautiously observe action in front of ball carrier

Move with runner to your sideline and follow to goal line

Only move line to gain equipment when sure no foul on play and signaled by Referee

BJ

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Scrimmage Kick

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

LJ

Line Judge

Initial Position on line of scrimmage

Move down field after snap. Observe blocks on 2 widest players on kicking team

Mark end of short kicks to your side only drop bean bag if in side zone right in front of you

Pick up responsibility for ball carrier from Back Judge on returns to your side

BJ

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Scrimmage Kick

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

LJLine Judge

If out of bounds in flight, move past where ball went out and walk forward until Referee spots you

On grounded kicks out of bounds, mark spot and observe action

On return to Linesman side, move slowly behind play observe all action

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Scrimmage Kick

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

LJLine Judge

If K first to touch, mark spot of first touching with bean bag

If fair catch is signaled on short kicks to your side, sound whistle after kick is complete (know when Kick ends), and mark spot

If muffed, sound whistle when ball is recovered. Clean up rough play

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Scrimmage Kick

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

BJ

Back JudgePosition 5 yards behind deepest receiver and 5-7 yards to Linesman side of field and in position to cover goal line

Carry bean bag in hand

Be ready to rule on momentum inside 5 yard line

Observe action by receivers (valid or invalid fair catch signals)

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Scrimmage Kick

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

BJ

Back JudgeDrop Bean Bag to mark end of kick

Maintain responsibility of ball carrier on returns up the middle and to your side until released to other official

If K first to touch, mark spot of first touching with bean bag

If fair catch is signaled, after kick is complete sound whistle (know when Kick ends), and mark spot

Be ready for muff

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Field Goal and Try Attempts (all)

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0R

RefereePosition even with and 7-9 yards to side of kicker facing holder turn at 45 toward the snapper

Observe Kicker, Holder, and opposite side tackle

Be ready for fumble or fake

Assist Line Judge / Linesman with side line if run develops

Rule on roughing kicker / holder (Do not fallow the ball)

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Field Goal and Try Attempts (all)

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

R

RefereeAll field goal’s and try’s are live balls in the XSFL be ready to cover goal line at other on fire plays of if kick is blocked

Signal score or no score after receiving signal from Back Judge / Line Judge

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Field Goal and Try Attempts (all)

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

U

UmpirePosition 5-7 yards deep on Line Judge side keeping ball in view

Check numbering exceptions

After snap, step toward neutral zone watching for roughing the snapper.

After kick crosses end line move in to break up rough play

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Field Goal and Try Attempts

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

H

LJ /BJ

Initial positions under uprights. Rule on kick to your upright. BJ has cross bar, and sounds whistle when ball crosses end line

Signal score for successful or unsuccessful for no score

Linesman

Position on line of scrimmage. Watch line play

ALL If run or pass develops handle as goal line play

BJR

ULJ

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Field Goal and Try Attempts (all)

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

BJ

Back Judge

Position under uprights with LJ

Sound whistle when ball crosses plane of end line and rule on kick

Successful signal score, unsuccessful, signal no score and if field goal attempt, signal touchback

If field goal does not cross plane, handle as scrimmage kick

If field goal bounces across goal line sound whistle and signal touchback

LJ

Inside 25 yard line

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Field Goal Attempt 25 yard line +

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

Back JudgeInitial position will be in center of Crossbar

Will have responsibility of BOTH uprights!

BJ will slide to challenged upright to make appropriate ruling

H/LJ will have “normal” LOS positions

BJ

H

LJ

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Goal-Line Plays (Inside 10 yards)

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

R

Referee

Same Coverage as Running and Passing Plays.

Umpire

Move to goal line AFTER ball is snapped depending on initial position. Do not give touchdown signal. communicate with wing officials if you know score was made

H / L J

Move to goal line and work back on play

Referee has goal line on change of position

U

H

LJ

BJ

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Goal-Line Plays (Inside 10 yards)

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

R

Back JudgeEnd line responsibility

All OfficialsONLY signal Touchdown if you see ball cross goal line (primary coverage is wing officials – U should communicate only)

Do NOT mirror signal

Communicate on dual coverage areas

U

H

LJ

BJ

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Measurement

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

G 1 0 2 0 3 0

U

Line JudgeAlign Linesman up with line and ball on chain side of ballBack JudgePlace down box at front rod to hold spot of chains as back up

LinesmanClip chains on back side of line. Walk chains out, place clip on line and hold

UmpireAfter Linesman ready, pull chain

RefereeDetermine if ball is across line-to-gain

H

RLJ

BJ

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