7 Man Mechanics7 Man Mechanics

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)

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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Did The BallHit The Ground?

Did The BallGo 10 yards?

Did Either TeamTouch The Ball?

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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 Square In

At The Spot

All Officials“Accordion” In

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Get The Spot

Clean UpOut-Of-Bounds

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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

Referee SharesGoal Line Duty

(Don’t Get Beat)

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Field Judge Clears Players Away

And Secures A New Ball If Appropriate

Side Judge Takes Charge

Of The Box

The Mechanics Of The Remaining

Officials Are Exactly As In A NFHS 5 Man Crew

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Offensive Holding

Line Judge Goes Directly To Where The Foul Will Be Assessed To

Head Linesman Marches Off The Penalty

With The UmpireFrom The

Enforcement Spot

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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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