Mike Pasenelli CACPFO Rules Interpreter Revised 19 November 2013

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1 Mike Pasenelli CACPFO Rules Interpreter Revised 19 November 2013

2 This presentation is intended for use by the New Officials Class of 2014 It is based on the 2013 rule book, and does not contain updates for

3 Our Mission Background Rule 1 Highlights 3

4 Go over the codes Introduce you to the Rule Book and Case Book Go over the key parts of Rule 1 4

5 NFL, the pros NCAA, college NFHS, Federation, High School 48 States Mark Byers from the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA), is our representative on the Football Rules Committee, as shown in the front of the book 5

6 10 Rules Rule 1 starts on page 11 Rule, section, article (abbreviated as art.) So, rule 1, section 5, begins on page 17 Rule 1, section 5, article 6, is on page 23 It tells us that each player shall properly wear the mandatory equipment while the ball is live It s way too hard to say rule 1, section 5, article 6, so officials use a shorthand version:

7 Top of page 22 tells us that the page includes1-5 Top of page 23 tell us that the page includes 1-6 Notice the portion shaded in gray on pages 22 & 23 Gray shading indicates that the rule has been changed in the year the rule book was written 7

8 Case book, page 2, Case Book Format, second paragraph Rule book references are shown by a dash, case book references are shown by a decimal (dot) is a rule reference is a case book reference The case book is linked to the rule book, so 1.5.6, on page 12, is a case related to rule A-H,on page 12-13, have an asterisk in front of the cases: That means the case is has been revised or is completely new for

9 Case book, page 2, Case Book Format, first paragraph A is the team that puts the ball in play (implies a non-kicking down) B refers to the opponent of Team A K is the team which kicks the ball during the down R refers to the opponent of team K Team designations remain until the ball is next declared ready for play Offense is the team in possession of the ball, but that is not always team A 9

10 Quarterback A1 receives the snap He is a member of team A His team is on offense Quarterback A1 throws a forward pass that is intercepted by linebacker B1 B1 now has possession of the ball, and his team is on offense His teammates are B2 through B11 10

11 K1 punts the ball Receiver R1 makes a catch and begins to run R is on offense as soon as he makes the catch The ball is now in team possession of R R1 fumbles and an opponent, K2, recovers K2 is now on offense Summary: Designation of A, B, K & R never changes during the down Designation of offense can change several times during the down 11

12 Front of the book highlights some of the new rules for 2013 Page 80: Fundamentals--a series of statements that are always true Page 82: Resolving Tied Games Page 84: 9, 8 and 6 player football rules Page 86: 2013 Points of Emphasis Page 89: Comments on the new rules for 2013 Page 91: Penalty Summary Page 92: Signal Chart 12

13 These are highlights only, and are designed to cover the major topics The title of rule 1 tells you what the rule covers The game The field Players Equipment 13

14 1-1-2: While the ball is live, there is an interval called a down that is in progress READY FOR PLAY SNAP OR FREE KICK END OF DOWN DEAD BALL LIVE BALL DEAD BALL 14

15 1-1-3: A team must begin the game with 11 players, but it may continue with fewer 1-1-4: The game is administered by game officials whose title and duties are stated in the official s manual: Referee (aka crew chief, white hat) Umpire Linesman 15

16 1-1-6 (the elastic clause): The referee has the authority to rule promptly, in the spirit of good sportsmanship, on any situation not specifically covered in the rules Does not mean the referee can change rules Example is found in : Game officials shall assume authority 30 minutes prior to the scheduled game time or as soon after that as they are able to be present 16

17 1-1-8: Game officials jurisdiction extends through the referee s declaration of the end of the fourth period or overtime A section also says that, if necessary, when we prepare a game report we are doing so as part of our game jurisdiction 1-1-9: No replays : A forfeit decision is final : There is no protest of a rule that is recognized by the Federation 17

18 Open the rule book to the Table of Contents on page 7 Turn the page We are only going to talk about the 11 player field diagram 18

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21 1-2-1: Sidelines 1-2-1: Goal lines 1-2-1: Field of play 1-2-1: End lines 1-2-3b: Yard lines 1-2-3b Note 1: Yard line extensions 1-2-3d: Restraining line 1-2-3e: Hash marks e Note 2: We can use college or pro fields 1-2-3f: 9 yard marks, or tops of the numbers 1-2-3g: Team boxes 1-2-3g: Coaches box 1-2-3g: Team boxes can be on the same sideline 1-2-3k: 3 yard mark 21

22 4 inches square 18 inches high Orange, red or yellow Not a safety hazard Intersection of the sidelines with the goal lines and end lines, plus the intersection of the hash marks extended Pylons are out of bounds at the intersection of the sideline and goal line extended 22

23 Think of it as a sheet of glass that goes up forever The bottom rests on the crossbar, and the edges are inside of the uprights The top of the crossbar is 10 feet from the ground The crossbar is 23 feet 4 inches long Each upright is 23 feet, 4 inches from each other Uprights are a maximum of 4 inches wide, and a minimum of 10 feet above the crossbar Goal posts must be padded Uprights and crossbars must be free of decorative material, except paint. Recommended silver, white or yellow. Can have a wind streamer, 4 x 42, red, orange or yellow 23

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25 Tan colored cover One set of laces, 8 or 12 evenly spaced, not closer than 3¾ inches from each end A 1 inch white or yellow stripe on the 2 panels next to the laces Weighs between 14 and 15 ounces Air pressure between 12.5 and 13.5 psi Has an NFHS stamp Each team must bring a ball If a touchdown occurs after a COP, the team scoring can use their ball for the try 25

26 Tee (1-3-4): Pliable material, which elevates the lowest part of the ball no more than 2 off the ground Chains (1-3-5): Operated 2 yards outside the sideline on the side opposite the press box Clock (1-3-6): There will be a game clock 26

27 1-4-1: Captains communicate with game officials Captain s first choice of any offered decision is final, except for : After a fair catch or awarded fair catch, the captain can choose To snap or free kick, anywhere between the inbounds line If a dead ball foul occurs, or a foul occurs during the down, or an inadvertent whistle sounds and the down is replayed, the captain has all of those same choices 27

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29 Mandatory Optional Illegal 29

30 1-5-1a: Helmet and face mask plus at least a 4 point chin strap Helmet must have a warning label showing it meets the NOCSAE standards 1-5-1b/c: Jersey with numbers 1-5-1d: Pads and protective equipment: Hip pads and tail bone protector Knee pads Shoulder pads, covered by a jersey Thigh guards 30

31 Tooth and mouth protector, must not be completely white or completely clear Pants Shoes with cleats not more than ½ long 31

32 a. Forearm pads* b. Gloves with a stamp*, unless made of unaltered plain cloth c. Tape, bandage or support wrap on the hand or forearm *Can be anchored with tape 32

33 Illegal logos Slippery or sticky substance Tear away jerseys or knots in a jersey Transverse stripes on sleeves below the elbows Adornments except for: A towel that is: Not ball or penalty flag colored Minimum: 4 x 12 Maximum: 18 x 36 OK If worn, are all the same color Sweatbands that are Worn on the wrist no more than 3 toward the elbow 33

34 Illegal adornments Play cards designed for the wrist but strapped to the belt Eye shade with words, logos, etc. Bandanas if exposed under the helmet Bicep bands Legal adornments Spats Skull caps that fit under the helmet Sunglasses 34

35 Casts on the hand, wrist, forearm or elbow, unless: Covered with a minimum of ½ thick foam; Knee and ankle braces that are altered Knee braces that are worn over the pants Pads without rounded radii Rib/back pads unless they are fully covered by a jersey Shin guards that are not NOCSAE certified 35

36 Ball colored helmets, jerseys, patches, exterior arm covers/pads, undershirts or gloves are illegal Communications equipment, except: Coaches headphones are OK Players can use headphones only during authorized outside the 9 yard mark (sideline) conferences Eye shade that is not a solid stroke or has any words, numbers, logos on it An eye shield is legal if it is: Constructed of a molded, rigid material It is clear without any tint 36

37 Jerseys, undershirts or arm covers/pad manufactured to enhance contact with the football or the opponent Jewelry is illegal, but, Religious medals and medical alert medals are not considered jewelry Religious medals must be taped and worn underneath the uniform A medical alert medal must be taped and may visible Metal projections are illegal Play cards unless worn on the wrist/arm Equipment not being worn as intended by the manufacturer is illegal 37

38 Prior to the game, the Head Coach must verify that all players are legally equipped and in compliance with the rules Any questions regarding legality of a player s equipment will be resolved by the umpire 38

39 1-5-5 Players must be legally equipped to participate, and an official s time out will be called to permit prompt repair of equipment which became illegal or defective through use 1-5-6: Each player shall properly wear all mandatory equipment while the ball is live 39

40 Coaches can wear headsets and use other electronic devices Players may use headsets only during authorized sideline conferences 40

41 Our association is the PIAA Adoptions are a series of rules that states can adopt, or not Note: if a state changes a rule, other than state adoptions, they forfeit their right to be on the rules committee of the NFHS 41

42 #3 Mandate a specific ball for postseason competition #4 Authorized the use of supplementary equipment to aid in game administration (microphones, 25 second clocks ) #7 Adopt a procedure to resolve tied games (the NFHS overtime procedures found on page 82, without exception) 42

43 #8 Establish a point differential to establish a running clock the Mercy Rule a running clock in the 2 nd half if there is a 35 point differential #10 Adopt 10 minute periods for 9 th grade games 43

44 The field is 160 wide and it is divided into thirds The goal posts are 23 4 apart The uprights are at least 10 high Only the goal lines and end lines touch the sidelines 44

45 Go over the codes Introduce you to the Rule Book and Case Book Go over the key parts of Rule 1 45