Cca 7 man mechanics 2013

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2013 CCA Mechanics Changes2013 CCA Mechanics Changes

CoinCoin TossToss MechanicsMechanics ClarifiedClarified ( (AdaptedAdapted ToTo FHSAAFHSAA))- Following the coin toss, the HL or LJ should secure the proper gameFollowing the coin toss, the HL or LJ should secure the proper game ball of the team kicking off and provide it to the BJ.ball of the team kicking off and provide it to the BJ.

FreeFree KickKick CoverageCoverage ClarifiedClarified ForFor RefereeReferee, , HeadHead Lineman Lineman AndAnd LineLine JudgeJudge

- The R should move laterally to be able to see the action at the point - The R should move laterally to be able to see the action at the point of attack and watch for illegal blocks.of attack and watch for illegal blocks.

- The HL and LJ should wind the clock when the ball is legally touchedThe HL and LJ should wind the clock when the ball is legally touched in the field of play. Stay on the goal line until it is no longer threatened. in the field of play. Stay on the goal line until it is no longer threatened. When the play is down your side line, you are responsible for the runnerWhen the play is down your side line, you are responsible for the runner and the blocks at the point of attack.and the blocks at the point of attack. When the play is to the opposite side line, take a position to observe When the play is to the opposite side line, take a position to observe the blocks on the backside of the runner.the blocks on the backside of the runner.

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RefereeReferee ResponsibleResponsible ForFor AA Pass’Pass’ DirectionDirection InsideInside TheThe 55 YardYard LineLine- If the ball is snapped on or inside B’s 5 yard line, the R is responsibleIf the ball is snapped on or inside B’s 5 yard line, the R is responsible for knowing if the pass is forward or backward.for knowing if the pass is forward or backward.

ClarificationClarification OnOn HeadHead Lineman’sLineman’s DriftDrift OnOn ForwardForward PassPass PlaysPlays- The HL should only drift downfield during a forward pass if your keyThe HL should only drift downfield during a forward pass if your key takes you downfield. If your key stays at the line to block, you should takes you downfield. If your key stays at the line to block, you should not move downfield. If your key does move downfield, do not advancenot move downfield. If your key does move downfield, do not advance beyond him.beyond him.

MechanicMechanic ForFor AA BlockedBlocked KickKick OrOr SnapSnap OverOver TheThe Kicker’sKicker’s / / Holder’sHolder’s HeadHead

- The R and the wing official he / she is facing will retreat to cover - The R and the wing official he / she is facing will retreat to cover the ball and box in the play.the ball and box in the play.

- The wing official on the same side as the R will remain on the lineThe wing official on the same side as the R will remain on the line of scrimmage until that line is no longer threaten. As the play develops,of scrimmage until that line is no longer threaten. As the play develops, he / she will then move to officiate the play.he / she will then move to officiate the play.

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UmpireUmpire, , SideSide JudgeJudge, , BackBack JudgeJudge AndAnd FieldField Judge’sJudge’s CoverageCoverage OnOn ScoringScoring KicksKicks ClarifiedClarified- On all trys and field goal attempts, the SJ should be positioned on theOn all trys and field goal attempts, the SJ should be positioned on the side of the defensive formation that has the most players.side of the defensive formation that has the most players. If the defensive formation is balanced, the SJ should be on the sideIf the defensive formation is balanced, the SJ should be on the side closest to the side line he / she came from (side opposite the press box).closest to the side line he / she came from (side opposite the press box).

- When a field goal attempt is snapped from on or outside B’s 20 yard line When a field goal attempt is snapped from on or outside B’s 20 yard line and it is a fake or botched attempt, the BJ and FJ will quickly move and it is a fake or botched attempt, the BJ and FJ will quickly move to the pylons on their side of the field and will have goal line responsibility.to the pylons on their side of the field and will have goal line responsibility.

RefereeReferee MicrophoneMicrophone MechanicMechanic ForFor AA FlagFlag ThatThat IsIs ToTo BeBe DisregardedDisregarded

- If a flag is to be disregarded, the R announces that there is no foul - If a flag is to be disregarded, the R announces that there is no foul for (name of the violation, explanation or often no further explanationfor (name of the violation, explanation or often no further explanation needed) and the disregard the flag signal is given (S13).needed) and the disregard the flag signal is given (S13). For example, “There is no foul for an ineligible receiver downfield, For example, “There is no foul for an ineligible receiver downfield, for the pass did not cross the line of scrimmage.”for the pass did not cross the line of scrimmage.”

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UmpireUmpire FreeFree KickKick CoverageCoverage- Watch the action on the Watch the action on the kickerkicker and the and the insideinside K players on your side K players on your side near the center of the fieldnear the center of the field

SideSide JudgeJudge FreeFree KickKick CoverageCoverage

- Watch the K players on your side - Watch the K players on your side nearnear thethe sidelinesideline

BackBack JudgeJudge FreeFree KickKick CoverageCoverage- Watch the action of the Watch the action of the insideinside K players on your side near the center K players on your side near the center of the field of the field

FieldField JudgeJudge FreeFree KickKick CoverageCoverage

- Watch the K players on your side - Watch the K players on your side nearnear thethe sidelinesideline

HeadHead LinesmanLinesman andand LineLine JudgeJudge FreeFree KickKick CoverageCoverage- If the ball is caught or recovered between the referee and yourIf the ball is caught or recovered between the referee and your sideline near the goal line, hold your position at the goal line sideline near the goal line, hold your position at the goal line until it is no longer threateneduntil it is no longer threatened

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SideSide JudgeJudge andand FieldField JudgeJudge PositioningPositioning FromFrom 2525 –– GoalGoal- The SJ and FJ will now be at the goal line pylon when the ballThe SJ and FJ will now be at the goal line pylon when the ball is snapped inside team B’s 25 yard lineis snapped inside team B’s 25 yard line

HeadHead LinemanLineman andand LineLine JudgeJudge MotionMotion ManMan ResponsibilityResponsibility- If a man goes in motion, observe him if he is on your side of the ballIf a man goes in motion, observe him if he is on your side of the ball to ensure his motion is legal to ensure his motion is legal

HeadHead LinemanLineman andand LineLine JudgeJudge ReverseReverse GoalGoal LineLine MechanicsMechanics- From the 3 yard line to goal line, both the HL and LJ move to the From the 3 yard line to goal line, both the HL and LJ move to the goal line pylon at the snapgoal line pylon at the snap From the 5 yard line to 3 yard line, the LJ moves to the goal lineFrom the 5 yard line to 3 yard line, the LJ moves to the goal line pylon at the snap and the HL reads the play and moves to the pylonpylon at the snap and the HL reads the play and moves to the pylon if appropriate if appropriate

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FakeFake FieldField GoalGoal ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities- When a fake field goal is attempted from a snap When a fake field goal is attempted from a snap insideinside team B’s team B’s 20 yard line, the HL and LJ will have the goal line20 yard line, the HL and LJ will have the goal line When a fake field goal is attempted from a snap When a fake field goal is attempted from a snap onon oror outsideoutside team B’s team B’s 20 yard line, the BJ and FJ will have the goal line20 yard line, the BJ and FJ will have the goal line

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KeysKeys ForFor “ “StackedStacked ReceiversReceivers” ” ClarifiedClarified

- When multiple receivers are “stacked” one directly behind the otherWhen multiple receivers are “stacked” one directly behind the other out wide in a formation, there are no formal keys assigned. Onceout wide in a formation, there are no formal keys assigned. Once the ball is snapped, officials will pick up the receivers as they movethe ball is snapped, officials will pick up the receivers as they move into their coverage zone.into their coverage zone.


HeadHead LinesmanLinesman MovesMoves DownfieldDownfield UponUpon ReadingReading AA PassPass

- When the Head Linesman reads a pass, he should move slowly When the Head Linesman reads a pass, he should move slowly and deliberately beyond the line of scrimmage to maintain focusand deliberately beyond the line of scrimmage to maintain focus on the receivers in his coverage area. Rarely will this drift downfieldon the receivers in his coverage area. Rarely will this drift downfield be more than 5 yards prior to the pass being thrown.be more than 5 yards prior to the pass being thrown.

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NoNo 22ndnd HalfHalf MeetingMeeting OfOf TheThe CaptainsCaptains

- Captains will no longer meet at mid-field to start the second half.Captains will no longer meet at mid-field to start the second half. The decision of which direction the kickoff will occur shall be obtainedThe decision of which direction the kickoff will occur shall be obtained from the head coach either prior to the end of the 1from the head coach either prior to the end of the 1stst half or during the half or during the mandated 3 minute warm up prior to the start of the 2mandated 3 minute warm up prior to the start of the 2ndnd half. half. UmpireUmpire PositioningPositioning

- The starting position for the Umpire is on the side The starting position for the Umpire is on the side oppositeopposite the tight end, the tight end, generally 5 – 7 yards (but not more than 8 yards) from the line ofgenerally 5 – 7 yards (but not more than 8 yards) from the line of scrimmage. For non-scoring kicks (punts), however, the Umpire may bescrimmage. For non-scoring kicks (punts), however, the Umpire may be up to 10 yards off the line of scrimmage.up to 10 yards off the line of scrimmage.

SideSide JudgeJudge AndAnd UmpireUmpire PositioningPositioning OnOn ScoringScoring KicksKicks

- When a “double Umpire” is used on scoring kicks, the starting positionWhen a “double Umpire” is used on scoring kicks, the starting position for the Umpire and Side Judge is generally 5 – 7 yards (but not morefor the Umpire and Side Judge is generally 5 – 7 yards (but not more than 8 yards) from the line of scrimmage.than 8 yards) from the line of scrimmage.

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Pregame MechanicsPregame Mechanics

6:45 pm Officials take the field in uniform. At least 2 officials 6:45 pm Officials take the field in uniform. At least 2 officials monitor the 45 – 45 yard line “no fly zone”monitor the 45 – 45 yard line “no fly zone”Prior to 7:00 pm – Coach/Referee/Umpire meetings completedPrior to 7:00 pm – Coach/Referee/Umpire meetings completed Note: If one team leaves the field – the officials may leave Note: If one team leaves the field – the officials may leave the fieldthe field7:23 pm FJ and SJ have captains on the 50 yard line by 7:25 pm7:23 pm FJ and SJ have captains on the 50 yard line by 7:25 pm7:25 pm BJ and LJ bring teams to the field – home team should 7:25 pm BJ and LJ bring teams to the field – home team should enter firstenter first7:26 pm R and U enter together from the home side and take their 7:26 pm R and U enter together from the home side and take their coin toss positionscoin toss positions7:27 pm Coin toss7:27 pm Coin toss7:30 pm Kick Off7:30 pm Kick Off

55 ManMan FieldField InspectionInspection- Releases R And U To Talk To The Coaches- Releases R And U To Talk To The Coaches

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HeadHead LinesmanLinesman AndAnd SideSide JudgeJudge

- Check the chains and down marker.Check the chains and down marker.- Find your chain crew and brief them.Find your chain crew and brief them.- Spot check the field with the chains (Make sure no 1Spot check the field with the chains (Make sure no 1stst and Goal and Goal from the 11 yard line).from the 11 yard line).- Find your ball boys and brief them.Find your ball boys and brief them.- Secure the game balls and make sure the Referee checks them.Secure the game balls and make sure the Referee checks them.- Introduce yourself to the coaching staff, especially the head coach.Introduce yourself to the coaching staff, especially the head coach.

LineLine JudgeJudge AndAnd FieldField JudgeJudge

- Find your ball boys and brief them.Find your ball boys and brief them.- Secure the game balls and make sure the Referee checks them. Secure the game balls and make sure the Referee checks them. - Introduce yourself to the coaching staff, especially the head coach.Introduce yourself to the coaching staff, especially the head coach.

BackBack JudgeJudge

- Be the police officer on the field. Patrol the 45 yard line zone and Be the police officer on the field. Patrol the 45 yard line zone and look out for unsportsmanlike behavior.look out for unsportsmanlike behavior.- Help the Umpire with getting adornments removed.- Help the Umpire with getting adornments removed.

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PregamePregame

RefereeReferee AndAnd UmpireUmpire- Talk to the head coachesTalk to the head coaches- Verify legality of equipment and players (Umpire)Verify legality of equipment and players (Umpire)- Get the adornments off playersGet the adornments off players- Approve game balls (Referee get with the LJ and FJ, HL and SJ), Approve game balls (Referee get with the LJ and FJ, HL and SJ),

remember that Spalding balls must be used in the post seasonremember that Spalding balls must be used in the post season

SideSide JudgeJudge AndAnd FieldField JudgeJudge- Find out from the Referee and/or Umpire who the talking captainFind out from the Referee and/or Umpire who the talking captain is for your sideline’s team so you can line up the captains appropriatelyis for your sideline’s team so you can line up the captains appropriately for the coin tossfor the coin toss

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CoverCover TheThe 4545 YardYard LineLine ZoneZone- 4 Corners Version- 4 Corners Version

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Did The BallHit The Ground?

Did The BallGo 10 yards?

Did Either TeamTouch The Ball?

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major yard line

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At The Pylon

At The Pylon

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HL Reads The Play AndHL Reads The Play AndMoves To G If AppropriateMoves To G If Appropriate

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LJ Moves To GLJ Moves To GAt The SnapAt The Snap

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“Accordion” Principle - Dead Ball Officiating - Talk To Players - Break Up Confrontations - Make A Presence

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LJ and HL Hold PositionUntil The Ball

Crosses The Line

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AssumeGoal LinePosition

Get The Spot

Clean UpOut-Of-Bounds

KeepKeep RelativeRelative PositioningPositioning- Don’t Run Over The SJ Or FJ- Don’t Run Over The SJ Or FJ

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Assume Goal Line Position

ReverseReverse MechanicsMechanics- Occurs On Punt And Interception Returns, HL/SJ And LJ/FJ Duties Flip- Occurs On Punt And Interception Returns, HL/SJ And LJ/FJ Duties Flip

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2 Yard Line

SignalsTouchdown

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(Don’t Get Beat)

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Field Judge Clears Players Away

And Secures A New Ball If Appropriate

Side Judge Takes Charge

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The Mechanics Of The Remaining

Officials Are Exactly As In A NFHS 5 Man Crew

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Penalty Enforcement MechanicsPenalty Enforcement MechanicsPenaltyPenalty EnforcementEnforcement- Checks And Balances (Opposite From NFHS)- Checks And Balances (Opposite From NFHS)- CCA Holds The Official Calling The Foul Primarily Responsible- CCA Holds The Official Calling The Foul Primarily Responsible For Making Sure The Enforcement Is Correct (Whole Crew Really Is)For Making Sure The Enforcement Is Correct (Whole Crew Really Is)Press BoxPress Box

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During Game ResponsibilitiesDuring Game Responsibilities

SideSide JudgeJudge

- Deals with all issues involving the game clockDeals with all issues involving the game clock- Keeps the time on the field if the scoreboard malfunctionsKeeps the time on the field if the scoreboard malfunctions- Alerts the Referee of timing errorsAlerts the Referee of timing errors

SideSide JudgeJudge AndAnd FieldField JudgeJudge

- During time outs, take charge of instructing the teams to returnDuring time outs, take charge of instructing the teams to return to the field at the 15 seconds to ready-for-play whistle by the BJto the field at the 15 seconds to ready-for-play whistle by the BJ- Take chief responsibility for communicating penalty information,Take chief responsibility for communicating penalty information, time outs remaining, game developments, etc. to the head coachtime outs remaining, game developments, etc. to the head coach- Acts as the apprentice to the HL or LJ and assists them wheneverActs as the apprentice to the HL or LJ and assists them whenever possiblepossible- Help with ball rotation, those coming out from the BJ and those - Help with ball rotation, those coming out from the BJ and those going in to the Ugoing in to the U

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Odds And EndsOdds And Ends

CCACCA 77 ManMan MechanicsMechanics – – SortSort OfOf

- Use the positioning, coverage mechanics, keys, etc. Use the positioning, coverage mechanics, keys, etc. - Ignore the sections of the book obviously addressing NCAA mechanicsIgnore the sections of the book obviously addressing NCAA mechanics such as throwing your hat when players go out of bounds,such as throwing your hat when players go out of bounds, the 40 second clock, etc.the 40 second clock, etc.- Ignore the CCA “if in doubts”, they are opposite from the NFHS onesIgnore the CCA “if in doubts”, they are opposite from the NFHS ones because they have instant replay to fix their mistakes while we don’tbecause they have instant replay to fix their mistakes while we don’t- It’s only the mechanics, not the rules we are borrowing – it’s still NFHS rulesIt’s only the mechanics, not the rules we are borrowing – it’s still NFHS rules OfficialOfficial ConferencesConferences

- We now have 7, rather than 5 different opinions and viewsWe now have 7, rather than 5 different opinions and views- Conference when you need to, otherwise keep your distance and positionsConference when you need to, otherwise keep your distance and positions- Numerous conferences make it look like you don’t know what’s going onNumerous conferences make it look like you don’t know what’s going on

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Microphone MechanicsMicrophone Mechanics

SoundingSounding AndAnd LookingLooking ProfessionalProfessional

- Practice, practice, practicePractice, practice, practice Say the words even in games you don’t have a microphone on youSay the words even in games you don’t have a microphone on you

- Face the press box and STAND STILL- Face the press box and STAND STILL- There is no need to yell, that’s why you have a microphoneThere is no need to yell, that’s why you have a microphone- Speak in a conversational and unhurried toneSpeak in a conversational and unhurried tone- Be informative and concise, but not ridiculously briefBe informative and concise, but not ridiculously brief- “ “Rehearse” with the Umpire to know you have all the information beforeRehearse” with the Umpire to know you have all the information before making a formal announcement (foul, down, ½ the distance, etc.)making a formal announcement (foul, down, ½ the distance, etc.)- Basic information includes:Basic information includes:

FoulFoul Offense or defense / Kicking team or receiving teamOffense or defense / Kicking team or receiving team Yardage of the penaltyYardage of the penalty DownDown

- Use “Prior to the snap” or “After the conclusion of the play” Use “Prior to the snap” or “After the conclusion of the play” rather than “Dead ball”rather than “Dead ball”- Never say the number of the player or the player’s position, but when Never say the number of the player or the player’s position, but when necessary you can say vaguely “the player involved”necessary you can say vaguely “the player involved” .

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Cca 7 man mechanics 2013