2016 Preseason Study Guide
Number 3
Mechanics
No.
Rule
Page 17, Use of 1. the penalty marker, 1.C Page 15, 2. Sounding Whistle, 2.H.2 Page 12, Pregame 3. Responsibilities, X.A.1 Page 11, Pregame 4. Responsibilities, IX.C.3 Answer / Notes
True False – spot of the ball will be determined by location and status of the ball when the whistle was blown. False – clock operator should report to the game official at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the game. False – the Umpire has the final say. Situation
As a general rule, the official throwing a flag should throw the flag in the air on a dead ball foul and to the specific spot or general direction of the infraction on a live ball foul. When an inadvertent whistle is blown on a running play, the end of the run will determine where the official spots the ball. Prior to the game, the clock operator should be available to meet with the game official at least 20 minutes prior to the start of the game. The referee has the final say over any equipment concern or issue prior to the start of the game. The HL should place his clip on the front edge of the yard line closest to the front line-­‐to-­‐gain rod to ensure maximum efficiency with any measurement that might become necessary. Page 16, It’s OK for an official to call time out if it appears 6. Stopping/Starting True that a team is trying to consume time. In this the Clock, 1.C.2 situation, the clock will only start on the snap. After a score or try, a flag for delay of game Page 19, Prior to 7. False – within 25 seconds. should be thrown if the ball has not been kicked Free Kick, 1.F within 35 seconds. Page 19, Prior to False – just the opposite – the On a free kick on a five-­‐man formation, the HL is 8. Free Kick, !!!.D & HL is responsible for counting R responsible for counting K players while the LJ is IV.C players and LJ counts K players. responsible for counting R players. Page 20, The referee is empowered to correct an obvious False -­‐ prior to the second live Correcting error in timing, but only if the error is discovered 9. ball following discovery of the Obvious Errors in prior to the first live ball following discovery of error. Timing, II.A the error (unless the period has officially ended). Page 13, 5. Pregame Responsibilities False – clip should always be placed at the back end of the line-­‐to-­‐gain indicator. No.
Rule
Page 22, Controlling the 10. Sideline and Team Box, III.C Page 25-­‐27, 11. Kickoff Answer / Notes
False – a second infraction results in a 5-­‐yard penalty. True 12. Page 27, Kickoff, V.A.11 13. Page 40, Forward True pass, 1.7 Page 29, Keys 14. and Priority of Keys, V. Motion Page 29, Keys and Priority of 15. Keys, IV. Unbalanced Formation Page 44, 16. Scrimmage Kick, II.B.1 False – the BJ is responsible for timing of the 25-­‐second count. True A second sideline warning results in a 15 yard penalty. On a kickoff, all officials except R should be alert for first touching by K, and mark the spot by throwing a bean bag. On a 5-­‐man kickoff, R should rule on any touchback and keep time to ensure that K doesn’t violate the 25 second clock. On a forward pass, R is solely responsible for ruling on intentional grounding, but may also ask for assistance from a covering official. If motion occurs, the strength of the formation won’t be determined until the snap, and may result in changes to keys. False – the key for the BJ is the widest eligible receiver. In an unbalanced formation, the BJ always keys in on the inside receiver to the strength of the formation. True On a scrimmage kick formation, the U is responsible for illegal contact on the snapper. Page 49, After 17. safety, Try or field goal, 1.D. False – the BJ controls the time, but it’s one minute following score/no score. Page 54, Injury 18. Time-­‐Out Procedure, II.A. False – this is the responsibility of the Umpire. Page 50, Administering 19. Penalties, III.B & IV.A. Situation
True The BJ should begin timing following any score, and should also ensure that no more than 45 seconds passes following the referees good/no good signal. During an injury timeout, it is the responsibility of R to ensure that coaches and/or health care professionals aren’t on the field for purposes of coaching. On penalty enforcement, the LJ holds the enforcement spot, while the HL should proceed to the succeeding spot. No.
Rule
20. Answer / Notes
NFHS Game Officials manual Kickoff Pg. 27, V-­‐A2 True Controlling 22. Altercations Pg. 22, II-­‐A True Controlling 23. Altercations Pg. 22, II-­‐B True Kickoff Pg. 60, IV-­‐A2 True 21. 24. Line-­‐to-­‐ 25. Gain Indicators Pg. 53,IV-­‐A True 26. CCFOA True 27. Kickoff Pg. 25,III-­‐A 2&3 False (HL will be at the 30 yd.-­‐
line on the chains side) Situation
All references described in this study guide that are noted under “Rule” refer to the page and section of the 2014-­‐2015 Game Officials Manual. The back judge’s position, on the kickoff before the kick, is on K’s free-­‐kick line, outside sideline to monitor bench area and assist kicking team in getting into position. In controlling team-­‐personnel altercations, the head linesman and the line judge should alert the coach on their side to keep all team personnel off of the playing area. Once the coaches have been alerted, the HL and LJ should begin to record the uniform numbers of any substitutes who enter the playing area during the altercation. In 4-­‐man kickoff, the line judge will be on R’s free-­‐kick line outside the sideline and opposite the head linesman’s position. When measuring for a first down, the line judge will place his/her foot just behind the yard-­‐line where the clip is to be placed to align the linesman so that the chains are parallel to the sidelines. Black shorts may be worn for non-­‐varsity contests (except for the JV game immediately preceding a varsity game) if worn by the entire crew at the referee’s discretion. In a 5-­‐man game, the head linesman’s position on the kickoff before the kick, is on the 35 yard-­‐
line outside the same sideline as the line-­‐to-­‐gain indicator. He/She will count the players on the receiving team. No.
28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. Rule
Answer / Notes
Situation
In 4-­‐man scrimmage kick, the line judge drops behind the defense to cover the kick and should Scrimmage Kick False(should line up in front of be positioned 7-­‐10 yards wider than and behind Pg. 70, IV-­‐A1 deepest receiver) the deepest receiver to cover the sideline as well as the kick. On a forward pass, the HL and LJ should stay on Forward Pass the LOS until the ball carrier crosses the LOS or True Pg. 41, III, B-­‐1 until the receivers on their side of the field have gone at least 10-­‐12 yards downfield. In-­‐between periods, the line judge should meet Between Periods False (This is required of the R,U in the center of the field, with the R and U so Pg.56, I,II,III-­‐A & HL) that each can record the down, distance and yard-­‐line nearest the foremost point of the ball. On measurements, the HL should ensure that Measuring for the down marker is moved to the front stake of 1st down Pg.53, True the line-­‐to-­‐gain indicator and kept at the same III A-­‐2 down as the play that just ended. The LJ is responsible for securing game balls and Pregame True meeting with and instructing the designated ball Pg. 9, D-­‐1 boys. For the HL to ensure that the line-­‐to-­‐gain marker Pregame Pg. False (“5 will get you 1”) has tape at the halfway point on the chains 11,D-­‐1 serves no real functional purpose. In a 4-­‐man game, for field goal attempts or trys inside the 15 yard-­‐line. The HL is responsible to Field-­‐goal observe the neutral zone and watch for attempt or Try, True roughing the kicker or holder and the LJ is Pg. 72,III and IV responsible for observing the neutral zone and whether the balls flight is “over or under” the cross bar. In a 4-­‐man game, for scrimmage kicks. It is the Scrimmage Kick, HL’s responsibility during a routine kick to delay True Pg. 69, III B-­‐6 moving down the sideline and to cover clipping and other fouls in the secondary. “When in Question” of a forward or backward Guide, Pg.82 True pass, it should be ruled forward. No.
Rule
Answer / Notes
Sounding Whistle True 37. 38. 39. Kickoff False Play True Play Field Goal True Timeouts True 40. 41. 42. 43. Controlling Altercations Pg. 22, II-­‐A True 44. Controlling Altercations Pg. 21, I-­‐B True 45. 46. 47. 48. Penalty Marker True Pg. 17, I-­‐C After a Score Pg. 19,V-­‐A Running Play Pg. 36, II-­‐A1 Guide Pg. 15 True True True Situation
The covering official should be sure to see the ball, mark forward progress, watch for player safety and sound the whistle loudly at the end of the play After a kickoff, if the play is not in your area, you should watch the ball carrier and look to see if he makes any spectacular moves. Umpire is responsible for ensuring the offense has at least 5 players numbered 50-­‐79 on the line of scrimmage Linesman and Line Judge need to communicate number and position of wide players on their side. If there are not 7 on the line of scrimmage, they should tap their flag to communicate agreement of illegal formation, and if not corrected, both should throw the flag at the time of the snap. On a FG attempt, back judge will rule on cross bar and upright and the wing official will rule on the other upright. Timeouts are 1 minute long and should be timed by the back judge In controlling team-­‐personnel altercations, the linesman and the line judge should alert the coach on their side to keep all team personnel off of the playing area. If unable to stop an altercation, step back and record the uniform numbers of all players involved and other team personnel. As a general rule, throw the penalty flag in the air on a dead ball foul and throw the penalty marker out to a location or spot on a live ball foul. After a safety, try or field goal, the back judge will begin timing the one-­‐minute interval after the referee signals score or no score. The umpire stands over the ball until the referee marks the ball ready for play. Use bean bag to mark spot of end of run if whistle is sounded inadvertently No.
Rule
49. Goal-­‐Line Play Pg. 48, III-­‐D2 50. Kickoff Pg. 59, II-­‐B1 51. 52. Guide Pg. 80 Guide Pg. 80 53. Guide Pg. 80 54. Guide Pg. 80 55. Guide Pg. 80 56. Guide Pg. 49 57. Guide Pg. 49 58. Guide Pg.49 59. Guide Pg.49 60. 61. 62. 63. Guide Pg. 49 Guide Pg. 15 Guide Pg. 22 Guide Pg. 22 Answer / Notes
Situation
On a breakaway touchdown run, it is OK for the False (only if you are able to see covering official to blow his whistle after the the ball in possession of the runner crosses the goal-­‐line, regardless of where runner) he stands on the field. In 4-­‐man kickoff, the umpire lines up on the 20-­‐
True yard line at the sideline and opposite the line judges position. “When in Question” of an incomplete pass or False fumble, it should be ruled a fumble. “When in Question” of a forward or backward True pass, it should be ruled forward. “When in Question” as to whether the passer True has thrown the ball or fumbled, it should be ruled as thrown. “When in Question” as to whether the pass was False caught by the receiver or not, it should be ruled as a catch. “When in Question” as to whether the players True helmet was on or off, it should be ruled that it was off. Upon a score, all Officials mirror the touchdown False signal After a safety, try or field goal, officials hustle up False the middle of the field to free-­‐kick positions and then fill out game cards When the captain does not respond to the R’s True penalty enforcement choices, his silence shall be considered acceptance of obvious choice A captain can change his mind on penalty False enforcement as long as the penalty has not been marched off After a safety, try or field goal, the ball may be False, only after a safety put in play by drop kick, place kick or punt Upon an Inadvertent Whistle, the ball becomes True dead immediately To start overtime, the coin toss is held on the 10 False yard line of the home teams choosing In overtime, the coin toss winner shall choose whether to be on offense or defense or choose True the end of the field at which ball will be put in play No.
Rule
Answer / Notes
64. Guide Pg.11 False 65. Guide Pg.11 False 66. True. 67. False. It is best to not make physical contact to avoid the appearance of conspiring against a team, coach or player. 68. True NFHS Game Officials Manual 69. VA10 Pg. 27 Answer is C -­‐ Back Judge. Head Lines in a four man crew. Situation
Starting in 2013, the chains will be placed directly on the sideline, rather than the 2-­‐yards off the sideline in 2012 In the event of clock failure, the LJ keeps the game clock and the BJ keeps the 25-­‐second clock T or F. The line judge is most responsible for assuring that the changing room is open for the officiating crew after the game. T or F. When reporting to the referee it is a sign of good teamwork to touch or put your arm around the official to communicate the penalty or situation. T or F. When there is concern of potential pregame fighting or inappropriate behavior amongst the teams it would be good preventative officiating for the Line Judge and Back Judge to be present at the center of the field during warm ups. During a kickoff, K is off sides prior to the kick. Who is responsible for enforcing the penalty? A. Umpire. B. Referee C. Back Judge D. Line Judge No.
Rule
Answer / Notes
70. Answer is C. NFHS Game 71. Officials Manual Pg. 32 Answer is D 72. Answer is C. Situation
A drone is flying 50 feet over the field of play while the game is in progress, what is the most appropriate way for the officiating crew to manage the situation? A. Ignore the drone and do not delay the game. B. Continue the game and notify the home team sideline to get rid of the drone ASAP. C. Stop the game and notify the home team head coach and school administrator that the game will be delayed until the drone is removed. D. Try not to trouble trouble. In an unbalanced formation that includes “trips”. What are the keys for the Back Judge? A. Tight End B. Weak side Wide Receiver C. Back field D. Two widest strong side receivers The white hat has thrown a UNS against the team on your sideline. The flag lies near your sideline and the coach who earned the penalty. It would be good teamwork to do the following: A. Pick up the flag immediately so it is not noticed by your sideline B. Defend the actions of the Referee to the head coach immediately. C. Step on to the field of play away from your sideline. After the penalty is administered, deliver the flag to the Referee to keep distance between the coach and the calling official. D. Do nothing No.
73. 74. Rule
Answer / Notes
Situation
False. CCFOA standard is to only T or F. It is ok to indicate that a pass is forward punch when a pass is by utilizing a forward punch. backwards. The umpire has thrown a face mask penalty on the cornerback near your sideline. You clearly saw that the grab was to the front of the collar and not the face mask. What should you do? A. Let the call stand to not trouble trouble Answer is D. B. Call time out and over rule your partner C. Call a conference with the crew D. Approach the Umpire and ask what he saw and let him know you may have some information.