AHSAA 7 Man Mechanics 2014 2014 Changes No

AHSAA 7 -Man Mechanics 2014

2014 Changes • No 2 nd Half Meeting Of The Captains no longer meet at mid-field to start the second half. The decision on the direction of the kickoff will be obtained from the head coach during the mandated 3 minute warm up prior to the second half by the Line Judge or Back Judge. Still meet at the center of the field for Star Formation

Pregame • Be on the field 45 minutes prior to kickoff. • BJ, LJ, FJ, and SJ: – Police the 45 Yard Line Zone. Keep players out of the 45 Yard Line Zone. Minimize fraternization. You do not need to be stationary. Check for illegal or missing equipment during this time. This zone remains vacant even if one team has left. – Check the field. – Meet the Head Coach and ball boys. – Make sure players are off the field during the Coin Toss

Pregame • Referee and Umpire – Talk to home and visiting head coach. – R: Verify legality of the balls. – U: Check equipment and casts. Verify legality. • Linesman – Verify chains – Meet and Instruct chain crew. (Should LJ also meet during this time? ) – Meet the Head Coach and ball boys. • Clock Operator – Determine how to operate the clock (setting time, starting/stopping, procedure for adjusting the time). – Verify the game clock and play clocks are working on the field. – Set the game clock to countdown to scheduled kickoff time (synchronized to SJ’s time).

Star Formation To Kick Off Proper Positioning Press Box Score Board LJ FJ U R BJ K HL SJ <2 0 <3 0 <4 0 50 40 < <1 0 1

Kick Off Proper Positioning Press Box FJ Count R U Hands The U Ball To The Kicker Count K R <1 0 <2 0 HL <3 0 <4 0 K 50 40 SJ BJ < Score Board LJ 1

Kick Off Pre-Kick • Everyone count your players (fist at shoulder level): – K: U, B, S, F – R: R, L, H • Ensure Restricted Area is clear. • U: Remind K of new rules (4 each side of kicker and only kicker 5+yds). • Determine your key players. • Hold hand up to signal to referee when ready. • Blow whistle and stop play for encroachment (this includes the new rules).

Kick Off Initial Key Players Press Box LJ FJ <3 0 1 LJ U & HL BJ R Start onto 20 Press (30 R’s Moves Box • • Responsible forfrom bothhash K’s mark Restraining), even with each on kick. Restraining Line and 5 yards other • behind. Watches for initial blocks Referee: Key on players outside the 20 against inside kicking • • Anticipate Short Kick. team • and Start between 5 and(1) goal outside gunner FJnormal players (4 -5). • SJ &On kick, moves to near line. on R’s Restraining Responsible for sideline <1 Line • hash Start Is responsible for actions in <2 0 0 from mark and watches initial • • Anticipate Watch for 4 on each side goal to. Short about theand 40 inside Kick frontline ofagainst the runner. blocks kicker of kicker. for initial blocks • kicking Responsible team players (4 -5) • near Key on inside. Line 20. on R’splayers Restraining HL • near Responsible for goal line kicking team players (2 -3) calls. <4 0 50 40 SJ BJ 5 4 3 2 < Score Board 1 2 3 4 5 1 U

Kick Off • Movement and positioning determined by your initial keys. Don’t watch the kick, watch the players. • Start the clock when the ball is legally touched in your area. Remember, start the clock before you stop the clock on fair catches, possessing the ball on the ground, etc. • Linesman or Line Judge typically have forward progress. SJ, FJ, and BJ should be prepared for goal line coverage. • BJ, SJ, FJ, and U: Anticipate short kick.

Standard Play Press Box Standard Play Proper Positioning FJ 20 Yards LJ R BJ <2 0 <4 0 <3 0 20 Yards SJ HL 1 <1 0 25 Yards 50 40 < Score Board U

Inside The 20 Yard Line 20 – 5 Yard Line Proper Positioning Press Box FJ LJ At The Pylon R U <1 0 At The Pylon <2 0 HL SJ 1 BJ Deeper than deepest defender. On the EL if ball is snapped inside the 10. <3 0

Approaching The Goal Line Yard Line Proper Positioning 5 ->G 5 Yard FJ Press Box LJ LJ 5 Yard Line RR U BJ <1 0 1 2 SJ HLHL <2 0 <3 0

Reverse Goal Line Mechanics Press Box FJ LJ 3 Yard Line U BJ R <1 0 HL <2 0 <3 0 SJ 2

Pre-Snap Duties Press Box Counting LJ FJ Count Offense Numbering Count Defense R Score Board U BJ SJ <3 0 <4 0 HL 1 <2 0 50 40 < <1 0

Collapsing Box Coverage Boxing The Play In The “Accordion” Principle Press Box LJ At The. XSnap, X BJ, FJ And SJ Move to Cover Deep All Officials Receivers “Accordion” In X X LJ and HL Move LJ Downfield and HL Only When In. X XSquare At. Needed The Spot R U BJ <2 0 <3 0 SJ HL 1 2 <1 0 “Accordion” Principle - Dead Ball Officiating <4 0 - Talk To 5 0 Players 4 0 - Break Up Confrontations - Make A Presence < Score Board FJ

Long Run Down Sideline Press Box Keep Relative Positioning LJ At The Snap, BJ And Deep Wings Read and React R U BJ 20 <Get 1 0 The <Spot <3 Trailing 0 <4 0 Official 20 Yards SJ HL 1 Assume Clean Leading Goal Line. Up Out-Of-Bounds Official Position 50 40 < Score Board FJ

Long Run Down Sideline Press Box Keep Relative Positioning - Don’t Run Over The SJ Or FJ LJ FJ 3 Yard Line R Score Board U BJ Leading Official <3 Trailing 0 <4 0 Official 20 Yards SJ HL 1 Assume Goal Line Position <2 0 50 40 < 1. Looks at HL to Confirm Inbounds 2. Signals Touchdown <1 0

Initial Keys Press Box Pro Set LJ FJ Score Board R U BJ SJ <3 0 <4 0 HL 1 <2 0 50 40 < <1 0

Initial Keys Press Box Double Wing LJ FJ Score Board R BJ U SJ <3 0 <4 0 HL 1 <2 0 50 40 < <1 0

Initial Keys Press Box Trips Formation LJ FJ Score Board R BJ U SJ <3 0 <4 0 HL 1 <2 0 50 40 < <1 0

Initial Keys Press Box Trips Formation - Motion LJ FJ Score Board R BJ U SJ <3 0 <4 0 HL 1 <2 0 50 40 < <1 0

Initial Keys Press Box Double Tight End LJ FJ R Score Board BJ BJ U SJ <3 0 <4 0 HL 1 <2 0 50 40 < <1 0

Punt Mechanics Press Box Punt Proper Positioning LJ Even or Slightly Behind Deep Receiver 5 Yards R 5 -8 Yards BJ U SJ <4 0 50 40 HL 4 <2 0 5 Yards <3 0 < <1 0 30 < Score Board FJ

“Reverse” Mechanics Press Box Reverse Mechanics - Occurs On Punt And Interception Returns, HL/SJ And LJ/FJ Duties Flip Assume Goal R Has Goal Line Duty Line Position Leading Official R Trailing Official 3 Yard Line Referee Shares Goal Line Duty <2 0 HL 4 <1 0 U <3 0 BJ <4 0 50 40 < Score Board FJ SJ 30 < 1. Checks With FJ for Inbounds 2. Signals Touchdown LJ

FG And Try Mechanics Press Box FG And Try Proper Positioning Side Judge Acts as a Second Umpire U SJ R <2 0 HL 4 <1 0 <3 0 <4 0 50 40 < BJ BJ and FJ Under • • R and U communicates Uprights. Snapper Protection. hasneeds crossbar • • All BJ crew to and whistle communicate if Field • Goal Only One Swipe Attempt (To Treat andas. Hold for Short Punt) Missed FG 30 < FJ LJ

Measurement Mechanics Press Box FJ Side and Field Judge Clears Players Away And Secures A New Ball If Appropriate FJ 2 BJ 2 < Back Judge Takes Charge Of The Box 30 < SJ 40 U HL HL 20 < SJ R 10 < BJ LJ The Mechanics Of The Remaining Officials Are Exactly As In A NFHS 5 Man Crew

Penalty Enforcement Mechanics Penalty Enforcement Press Box LJ FJ Line Judge Stays At Enforcement Spot Offensive Holding R U < 10 HL All 3 Should Agree on Enforcement 2 SJ < Linesman Marches Off The Penalty 3 With 0 The Umpire 2 0 From The Enforcement Spot < BJ

During Game Responsibilities For Side Judge and Field Judge Side Judge SJ - Deals with all issues involving the game clock - Responsible for Time Outs and Timing between Quarters Side Judge And Field Judge SJ FJ - During time outs, assists Linesman and Line Judge in returning team to the field at the 15 seconds to ready-for-play whistle by the SJ -Acts as the apprentice to the HL or LJ and assists them whenever possible - Help with ball rotation, those coming out from the BJ and those going in to the U.

Ejections and Disqualifications • Record Player’s Team, Number, Name and Reason. • Call Ken Vest immediately after the game and give him the information. (256)738 -2765; kgvest 212@charter. net. • Fill out a written report by noon the following day. This is found in the Officials Member section at www. ahsaamembers. com. Under General Menu>Official’s Forms. • Responsibility is on the official(s) who made the call.

Odds and Ends • Crew is responsible for all errors: timing, penalty enforcement, downs, 12 players, etc. • Accurate Clock Operation is crucial for all games. Study Rule 3! Check clock operation before the game. Always be attentive while the clock is hot. • We are in the spotlight during penalty enforcements and measurements. • Study the rules! With HUDL, TV games, etc. errors on the field are recorded.