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Before the game kicks off, officials meet to ensure a smooth start. The linesman and back judge inspect the field and coordinate with the timer. The referee and umpire engage with coaches to confirm compliance with regulations. Key points include the updated concussion rules, coin toss procedures, and roles of players in unusual plays. Emphasis is placed on sportsmanship, hydration issues, and communication with captains. This guide underscores the importance of professionalism, integrity, and clarity in every game's prelude.
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Prior to The Coin Toss --- Lines meet with chain crew --- LJ/BJ Inspect the field, coordinate with timer --- Referee/Umpire meet with coaches - Legally equipped - Unusual plays - Approve footballs - Designate TO Coach - Points of emphasis: Restricted area; 3 minute warm-up; 25 second clock
New Rules -- Concussion Rules Clarified -- Coin Toss—4 Players Only From Each Team -- Horse Collar Clarified -- Replaced Players Must Depart in 3 Seconds -- Restricted Area/Contact Between Non- Player and official
Points of Emphasis • Concussion Recognition • Illegal Helmet Contact • Heat Illness and Hydration • Assisting The Runner • Sportsmanship and Public Address Announcers
Mechanics • Trys and Field Goals • Kickoffs • Measurements • Punts • 25 Second Clock
Coin Toss • Instruct/Quiz Captains • Choices if Winning Team Defers • Speaking Captain Positions • Meet at 45 Yard line of receiving Team
Kick Off • Positions • Last Touched Before Going Out of Bounds • Only R Can Advance • Onside Kick • Go ten Yards • Touch The Ground
Runs • Talk Into Correct Spot • NO BS Calls on Encroachment • U/R Count Offense; BJ/LJ Count Defense • Focus on Point of Attack/Impact Holding • Face Mask/Chin Strap, 5 or 15 Yards • Relay Penalties to Sidelines
Passes • Quick Pass to the Sideline • Only 1 Forward pass • Screen Pass Behind the Line • Interference Restrictions for B
Punts • Sidewinder Punter • Good Fair Catch Signal • PSK • L Determines Ball Crossed Expanded Neutral Zone • Help on Bad Snaps
Trys and Field Goals • Positions and Responsibilities • Live Ball on Field Goal • Penalties Against B will be enforced
Measurements • Responsibilities • LJ Sets the Clip Location • L Brings the Chain Crew • Box at Forward Stake • U Takes the Forward Stake • R Waxes Eloquently
Game Philosophy • Look Sharp/Hustle • Communicate Professionally • Sell the Calls That Need Selling • Remain Calm with Coaches/Players/Fans • “Bad News Doesn’t Get Better With Age”
Definition of Integrity: Doing the Right Thing When No One is Watching