Review Mechanics and Specific Rules Situations that become more pronounced in the last 2 minutes of a half.

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1 Tom Dunleavy CACPFO Rules Interpreter 8 October 2015

2 Review Mechanics and Specific Rules Situations that become more pronounced in the last 2 minutes of a half. 2

3 Substitutions Formations Encroachment & False Start the Snap, Shifts & Motion Timing Review Starting/Stopping Delay of Game 3

4 Either team may substitute any number of players between downs. Team A Substitution Requirements: No more than 11 players get em counted, ideally before the snap. Replaced player must start to leave the field within 3 seconds. Note that there is no can t break the huddle with 12 in NFHS football. IS Look for players going out and coming back in or vice-versa during the same dead-ball period. Particularly on the Offense, if it confuses the Defense. IS Substitute must be inside the numbers at some point after the RFP but before the snap (relaxed during 2 minute drill). IF Team B Substitution Requirements: No more than 11 players get em counted, ideally before the snap. Players must be on their side of the NZ at the snap. 4

5 He is the lineman who snaps the ball What the definition does not say: It does not restrict his place in the formation-the snapper can be on the end of the line, in the middle, or anywhere else May be an eligible receiver if he (1) is on the end, (2) has an eligible number and (3) is not used as an exception to the numbering rule. The snapper may: May lift the ball for lateral rotation and/or adjustment The snapper may not (snap infraction): Rotate it the ball end for end Remove both hands from the ball Make any movement that simulates a snap 5

6 Formations and location of A players refer to their position as being on the line or in the backfield On the line must meet all of the requirements when the ball is snapped: Facing his opponent s goal line with his shoulders approximately parallel to LOS. Head or foot breaking the plane formed by the snapper s waist In the backfield No part of his body breaks the plane formed by the waist of the nearest teammate who is legally on the line Note: the person who will receive the snap (we refer to him as the quarterback, a term not in the rule book) is always a back 6

7 Rule A lineman is any Team A player who is facing his opponent's goal line with the line of his shoulders approximately parallel thereto and with his head or foot breaking the plane of an imaginary line drawn parallel to the line of scrimmage through the waist of the snapper when the ball is snapped. Snapper on the line 36 Legal Position at the Snap - on the line - in the backfield Rule in "limbo" i.e. Illegal Position in the backfield A back is any Team A player, except for the player under the snapper, who has no part of his body breaking the plane of an imaginary line drawn parallel to the line of scrimmage through the waist of the nearest teammate who is legally on the line except for the player under the snapper, who is also considered a back. Bob Masucci 7 July, 2000

8 1 st of 2 types

9 2 nd of 2 types

10 Can replace long snapper in field goal formation on any down

11 Can only replace long snapper in punt formation on 4 th down

12 4 th Down 34,17, 21 & 30 Are using the numbering exception

13 4 th Down: 37, 44, 18 & 20 Are using the numbering exception

14 Team A Formation Requirements: No more than 11 players get em counted, ideally before the snap. At the snap, A must have at least 7 players on the line At least 5 linemen, wearing numbers between 50 and 79, unless A is in a scrimmage kick formation No A player may be in No-Mans Land (neither a back, nor a lineman). No lineman interlocking of legs while in formation (other than snapper & guard). All A players to be within the 9 yard marks at some time after the RFP and before the snap (really relaxed during the 2-minute drill). B s restrictions are: No more than 11 players get em counted, ideally before the snap. No B player can encroach Otherwise, they can be anywhere on the field, wearing any number Entering substitutes must be on their side of the NZ at the snap (otherwise, illegal substitution or participation if they participate). 14

15 There are two phases of encroachment: First begins with the ready-for-play signal Second begins when the snapper touches the ball After the RFP: The defense cannot be in the NZ to give signals Neither team can touch the ball (except the snapper) or an opponent Once the snapper has placed his hand or hands on the ball, the neutral zone becomes a plane, and no one except the snapper can be in the NZ Exceptions are replaced players who cross the NZ to get to the sideline, and incoming substitutes who pass through the NZ on the way to their side of the formation 15

16 Interior linemen (offensive players on the LOS between the ends, not the snapper): If an interior lineman places his hands or hands on or near the ground, he cannot move the hand, and he cannot make any quick movement If a B player encroaches, and then the interior lineman false starts, only the encroachment is penalized Snap Infraction Snap movement is not smooth. Snapper takes hands off the ball. Snapper picks up ball (other than legal adjustment). Snap touches a lineman prior to a back or the ground. For all other offensive players: They may not make any movement which simulates action at the snap, or is clearly intended to make B encroach. 16

17 After a huddle or shift, all A Players must be set for at least one second before the snap. Shift Examples: Shifting to a different position (Left End to Right End) QB Going Under Center after Cadence Going from 2-point Stance to 3-Point Stance. If there is a man in motion at the snap All A players must have been set for a second prior to the motion. Only 1 player may be in motion at the snap. Motion cannot be towards the opponents goal line. For a lineman/end going in motion, he must be at least 5 yards behind the LOS when the ball is snapped. (I ve never seen this). 17

18 Time is Critical..Be Quick But Never Hurry Mentally Note the Time at the End of the Down (R or BJ). Cleaning Up the Pile Can be a Challenge If the Clock Is Running..OUR TOOLS: An officials time out occurs during a dead ball for any unusual delay in getting the ball marked ready for play. (clock then starts on RFP). Delay of Game foul occurs for any action or inaction which prevents promptness in putting the ball in play: Unnecessarily carrying the ball after it s dead (typically would occur if A is in the lead). Failure to unpile from an opponent in a timely manner (look for a delay foul on B if B is in the lead, and A is driving). Snapping the ball before the RFP (do everything to avoid this.ugly). 18

19 Other Items Requiring Extra Attention During 2-Minute Drill Enforce penalties slowly. Communication is important now more than every (including clock status). LJ, Stop the Clock for Measurements or 1 st Down. Don t Wait for Referee. KEEP THE BALL IN THE SIDE ZONE. Glance to the Sideline to Look for TO, When Appropriate. Be STRONG with Signals (starting/stopping clock) Prior to RFP: Are all officials ready? Are chains ready? Are B-Players back on their side of NZ? If the clock is stopped, do you know when it starts? 19

20 Scrimmage Down Start on RFP: Clock starts on the RFP (if not already running) on a scrimmage down for any reason, other than when the clock was stopped due to a major clock stopper : Excludes untimed downs, period extensions, OT & PAT. Clock starts on the RFP after an inadvertent whistle (unless a TO is called or a period ends). Also, Remember..REFEREE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO START OR STOP THE CLOCK WHEN A TEAM ATTEMPTS TO CONSERVE OR CONSUME TIME ILLEGALLY. 20

21 Major Clock Stoppers clock shall stop, and will not start until the ball is snapped. Ball Goes Out of Bounds B/R is Awarded a New Series Either Team is Awarded a New Series After a Legal Kick The Ball Becomes Dead Behind the Goal-line Typically, a touchback, field-goal, safety or touchdown. Delay of Game Foul Legal or Illegal Forward Pass is Incomplete Charged Time-Out, TV or Radio Time-Out Period Ends A Team Attempts to Consume Time Illegally A Fair Catch is Made 21

22 A 50 yard line. Score is A-20, B-23 with 30 seconds remaining. A throws an interception to B25 at the B-30 yl. B25 returns the ball to the A-25 where he is downed inbounds with 10 seconds remaining. BJ informs R that he has a pass interference call on B. What is ball and clock status after enforcement. Applicable Rule/Principles Special Enforcement Foul No Foul During Forward Pass Loose Ball Play Clock stopped for (1) change of possession and (2) penalty. THERE IS NO NEW SERIES FOR B RULING: - A B-35. Clock Starts on RFP, Advise Coaches & QB. 22

23 A 50 yard line. Score is A-20, B-23 with 30 seconds remaining. A throws an forward pass complete to A88 at the B40 yl. Five B-players converge and stop A88 at the B-40, creating a pile inbounds with 10 seconds remaining. B55 clearly grabs A88 by the leg when unpiling. BJ throws flag. Is the BJ justified? a. No way, there s no applicable clock stopper here. b. Yes, assess the delay of game and start on the snap. c. Yes, assess the UNS conduct and start on the snap. Applicable Rule/Principle Special Enforcement Foul No Delay Foul is Dead-Ball, Start on Snap RULING: - b. Delay of Game, Start on Snap. 23

24 Same as Situation 3, with 10 seconds remaining and clock running. BJ determines that the time to unpile is excessive, but doesn t deem any illegal activity on either team. BJ stops the clock. Is the BJ justified? a. No way, there s no applicable clock stopper here. b. Yes, use an official s time-out and start on the snap. c. Yes, use an official s time-out and start on the RFP. Applicable Rule/Principle Special Enforcement Foul No Examples for an Officials Time-Out (3-5-7). RULING: - c. Official s Time Out, Start on RFP. 24

25 A B-35 with 1:30 left on the clock, and A is in a hurry-up offense and the clock is running. In a rush to get lined up, the tightend A82 lines up on the line, on the right side instead of the left. Formation is 57(T)-59(G)-60(S)-71(G)-77(T)-82-88(SE). All 7 linemen go into 3-point stance. Coach yells at A82, and A82 then shifts to the left end. A-12 throws a touchdown pass, and LJ comes to Referee and says he has a flag for illegal shift. How is it enforced a. Illegal shift, 5 yd from previous spot. Start clock on snap. b. False start, go confess to coaches. A 2/15, clock starts on snap. c. False start, go confess to coaches. A 2/15, clock starts on RFP, after you reset the clock to your best guess Applicable Rule/Principle False Start Principle (nobody between the ends, other than snapper, may move a hand(s) after having it on/near the ground. RULING: - c. False Start. Start on RFP, Since it should have been stopped on an official s TO for the penalty. 25

26 A B-35 with 1:30 left on the clock, and A is in a hurry-up offense and the clock is running. While in formation, backs A32 and A22 both go into motion. A32 notices the mistake, and takes a set position as a wing-back while A22 remains in motion. A-12 throws a touchdown pass, and LJ comes to Referee and says he has a flag for illegal shift. How is it enforced a. No problem, there was only 1 motion man at the snap. b. Illegal Shift. A B-40. Clock starts on snap. c. Illegal Shift. A B-40. Clock starts on RFP Applicable Rule/Principle Shift Principles Major Clock Stopper (ball dead behind GL, touchdown) RULING: - B. Illegal Shift. Start on RFP, Since it should have been stopped on an official s TO for the penalty. 26

27 A B-35 with 1:30 left on the clock, and A is in a hurry-up offense and the clock is running. Team A sets in a double-wide offense with the left split end A88 set outside the numbers when the RFP is given. Team B defenders notice the receivers, and successfully get them covered prior to the snap. A-12 throws a touchdown pass. a. Touchdown stands. b. Illegal formation since A88 was never inside the numbers. c. Illegal participation since A88 was never inside the numbers. Applicable Rule/Principle Common Sense and Advantage Disadvantage. RULING: - A. Touchdown stands. 27

28 A B-35 with 1:30 left on the clock, and A is in a hurry-up offense and the clock is running. Team A gets set in a scrimmage formation but notices they only have 10 on the field. Coach yells at A88 (a sub) who quickly steps on the field as a split end and is set for a second, but is outside the numbers. B42 sees A88 enter the game and is running to cover him when the ball is snapped. A-12 throws a touchdown pass. a. Touchdown stands. b. Illegal formation since A88 was never inside the numbers. c. Illegal participation since A88 was never inside the numbers. Applicable Rule/Principle Common Sense and Advantage/Disadvantage. RULING: - B. Illegal formation. Could be illegal participation if covering official judges the action to be an intent to deceive. 28

29 A B-44 with 0:20 left on the clock, and A down by 6. A12 throws a quick out pattern complete to about the B-41 with 14 seconds remaining. LJ holds the spot and tosses ball to U. HL stops clock with 10 seconds left since Coach-A calls TO. Coach A immediately complains that looks like a first down, and the clock should have stopped. R, U, HL & LJ all agree that it looks like it may be a first down. How do you proceed? a. Coach called T.O. He can t take it back; however, measure for the first down. Clock starts on snap. b. Coach called T.O. He can t take it back, and you can t measure since the ball was tossed into U. A-Ball 3 rd & inches. c. Acknowledge mistake, and do NOT recognize the T.O. Measure for first down, reset clock to 0:14, start on RFP. Applicable Rule/Principle Judgement Officials Time-Out for 1 st Down or for a Measurement. RULING: - C. 29

30 A B-44 with 0:20 left on the clock, and A down by 6. A12 throws a long pass, complete to A88 at the B-1 yard line. All players hustle down and are set with 0:05 remaining. A12 takes the snap out of the shot-gun formation and immediately throws the ball forward, incomplete into the ground with 0:03 seconds remaining. R throws a flag for intentional grounding. Where is the enforcement spot, and clock status after enforcement? a. Enforce from previous spot, start clock on snap. b. Enforce from spot of foul, start clock on RFP. c. Enforce from spot of foul, start clock on snap. Applicable Rule/Principle Intentional Grounding.Play Must be a Direct Snap ABO Principle, Running Play Conserving Time Illegally, Start on RFP. RULING: - B. 30

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