Transcript FHSAA CCA 2010 7 Man Mechanics
2014 FHSAA Football 7 Man Mechanics
Notable Past Mechanics Changes
Coin Toss Mechanics Clarified (Adapted To FHSAA)
HL LJ BJ
- Following the coin toss, the HL or LJ should secure the proper game ball of the team kicking off and provide it to the BJ.
Referee Responsible For A Pass’ Direction Inside The 5 Yard Line If the ball is snapped on or inside B’s 5 yard line, the R is responsible for knowing if the pass is forward or backward.
R
Mechanic For A Blocked Kick Or Snap Over The Kicker’s / Holder’s Head
R HL LJ
- The R and the wing official he / she is facing will retreat to cover the ball and box in the play.
- The wing official on the same side as the R will remain on the line of scrimmage until that line is no longer threaten. As the play develops, he / she will then move to officiate the play.
Notable Past Mechanics Changes
Umpire, Side Judge, Back Judge And Field Coverage On Scoring Kicks Clarified Judge’s
U SJ BJ FJ
- On all trys and field goal attempts, the SJ should be positioned on the side of the defensive formation that has the most players.
If the defensive formation is balanced, the SJ should be on the side closest to the side line he / she came from (side opposite the press box).
Referee Microphone Mechanic For A Flag That Is To Be Disregarded - If a flag is to be disregarded, the R announces that there is no foul for (name of the violation, explanation or often no further explanation needed) and the disregard the flag signal is given (S13).
For example, “There is no foul for an ineligible receiver downfield, for the pass did not cross the line of scrimmage.”
R
Notable Past Mechanics Changes
Side Judge and Field Judge Positioning From 25 – Goal
SJ FJ
- The SJ and FJ will now be at the goal line pylon when the ball is snapped inside team B’s 25 yard line.
Head Lineman and Line Judge Motion Man Responsibility
HL LJ
- If a man goes in motion, observe him if he is on your side of the ball to ensure his motion is legal.
Head Lineman and Line Judge Reverse Goal Line Mechanics
HL LJ
- From the 3 yard line to goal line, both the HL and LJ move to the goal line pylon at the snap.
From the 5 yard line to 3 yard line, the LJ moves to the goal line pylon at the snap and the HL reads the play and moves to the pylon if appropriate.
Notable Past Mechanics Changes
Fake Field Goal Responsibilities
HL LJ BJ FJ
- When a fake field goal is attempted from a snap inside 20 yard line, the HL and LJ will have the goal line.
team B’s When a fake field goal is attempted from a snap on or outside team B’s 20 yard line, the BJ and FJ will have the goal line.
Umpire Positioning
U
- The starting position for the Umpire is on the side
opposite
the tight end, generally 5 – 7 yards (but not more than 8 yards) from the line of scrimmage. For non-scoring kicks (punts), however, the Umpire may be up to 10 yards off the line of scrimmage.
Pregame Mechanics
6:45 pm Officials take the field in uniform. At least 2 officials monitor the 45 – 45 yard line “no fly zone” Prior to 7:00 pm – Coach/Referee/Umpire meetings completed Note: If one team leaves the field – the officials may leave the field 7:23 pm FJ and SJ have captains on the 50 yard line by 7:25 pm 7:25 pm BJ and LJ bring teams to the field – home team should enter first 7:26 pm R and U enter together from the home side and take their coin toss positions 7:27 pm Coin toss 7:30 pm Kick Off
Walking The Field
5 Man Field Inspection Press Box - Releases R And U To Talk To The Coaches
LJ
X X X X X
FJ BJ R U
X
SJ
< 1 0 < 2 0 < 3 0 < 4 0 5 0 4 0 <
HL
X 3 0 <
Pregame
Head Linesman And Side Judge
HL SJ
- Check the chains and down marker - Find your chain crew and brief them - Spot check the field with the chains (Make sure no 1 st and Goal from the 11 yard line) - Find your ball boys and brief them - Secure the game balls and make sure the Referee checks them - Introduce yourself to the coaching staff, especially the head coach Line Judge And Field Judge
LJ FJ
- Find your ball boys and brief them - Secure the game balls and make sure the Referee checks them - Introduce yourself to the coaching staff, especially the head coach Back Judge
BJ
- Be the police officer on the field. Patrol the 45 yard line zone and look out for unsportsmanlike behavior - Help the Umpire with getting adornments removed
Pregame
Referee And Umpire
R
- Talk to the head coaches
U
- Verify legality of equipment and players (Umpire) - Get the adornments off players - Approve game balls (Referee get with the LJ and FJ, HL and SJ), remember that Spalding ® balls must be used in the post season Side Judge And Field Judge - Find out from the Referee and/or Umpire who the talking captain is for your sideline’s team so you can line up the captains appropriately for the coin toss
SJ FJ
Pregame Field Policing
Cover The 45 Yard Line Zone - 4 Corners Version
LJ
Press Box
FJ
X X X X X X X
BJ
< 3 5 < 4 0 < 4 5
HL
5 0 4 5 <
SJ
4 0 < 3 5 <
Coin Toss
Proper Positioning Press Box
Once you reach the hash, direct the captains forward then turn around and return to the sideline FJ T R U LJ
< 1 0 < 2 0 < 3 0 < 4 0 5 0 4 0
SJ T HL BJ
<
Coin Toss To Kick Off
Proper Positioning Press Box
LJ FJ BJ R U HL SJ
< 1 0 < 2 0 < 3 0 < 4 0 5 0 4 0 <
K
Proper Positioning
LJ
Kick Off
Press Box
FJ R
Count R Ball To The Kicker
BJ K HL
< 1 0 < 2 0 < 3 0 < 4 0 5 0
SJ
4 0 <
U
Proper Positioning
LJ
Onside Kick
Press Box
FJ BJ R HL
< 1 0 < 2 0 < 3 0 < 4 0 5 0
SJ
4 0 <
U
Standard Play
Press Box Standard Play Proper Positioning
FJ
18-22 Yards FJ, SJ and BJ will
ALWAYS
line up on a
major yard line U BJ
5 Yards Deeper Than SJ and FJ
LJ
< 1 0 < 2 0 < 3 0 < 18-22 Yards 4 0
SJ HL 1
5 0
R
4 0 <
Inside The 25 / 20 Yard Line
25 / 20 – 5 Yard Line Proper Positioning
FJ
Press Box
LJ
At The Pylon
R U
On The Endline
BJ SJ
< 1 0 At The Pylon < 2 0
HL
< 3 0
1
BJ
Approaching The Goal Line
Press Box
FJ LJ LJ
5 Yard Line
R R U
< 1 0 < 2 0 < 3 0
SJ 2 1
Reverse Goal Line Mechanics 3 To G
Reverse Goal Line Mechanics 3 to G Press Box
LJ
3 Yard Line
FJ U BJ R HL 2
< 1 0 < 2 0
SJ
< 3 0
Reverse Goal Line Mechanics 3 – 5
Reverse Goal Line Mechanics 3 to 5
LJ LJ Moves To G At The Snap
5 Yard Line
FJ
Press Box
R U BJ HL
1 0 < 2 0
Moves To G If Appropriate SJ 2
< 3 0
Counting Count Defense
Pre-Snap Duties
Press Box
FJ LJ
Count Offense
R U BJ
< 1 0 < 2 0 < 3 0 < 4 0
SJ HL 1
5 0 4 0 <
Collapsing Box Coverage
Boxing The Play In The “Accordion” Principle
FJ
X X At The Snap, BJ, FJ And SJ Move Back
BJ
X
U LJ
X Press Box LJ and HL Hold Position X X Crosses The Line
R
< 1 0 < 2 0
SJ
< 3 0 “Accordion” Principle < - Dead Ball Officiating < 4 0 5 0 4 0 - Break Up Confrontations - Make A Presence
HL 1 2
Long Run Down Sideline
Keep Relative Positioning Press Box
FJ LJ
At The Snap, BJ And Deep Wings Start Backing Up
BJ U R
Assume Goal Line < 1 0 < 2 0 Leading Official
SJ
< 3 0 Official 4 0
HL 1
5 0 4 0 <
Long Run Down Sideline
Keep Relative Positioning Don’t Run Over The SJ Or FJ
FJ LJ
Press Box 2 Yard Line
R U BJ
< 1 0 < 2 0 < 3 0 Assume Goal Line Leading Position Official
SJ
4 0
HL 1
5 0 4 0 <
Pro Set
Initial Keys
FJ LJ
Press Box
R BJ BJ U
< 1 0 < 2 0 < 3 0 < 4 0
SJ HL 1
5 0 4 0 <
Double Wing
Initial Keys
FJ LJ
Press Box
BJ BJ R U
< 1 0 < 2 0 < 3 0 < 4 0
SJ HL 1
5 0 4 0 <
Trips Formation
Initial Keys
FJ LJ
Press Box
BJ BJ R U
< 1 0 < 2 0 < 3 0 < 4 0
SJ HL 1
5 0 4 0 <
Initial Keys
“Stacked” Formation
FJ
Press Box
LJ
No Formal Keys
R BJ BJ U
< 1 0 < 2 0 < 3 0 < 4 0
SJ HL 1
5 0 4 0 <
Double Tight End
Initial Keys
FJ LJ
Press Box
R BJ BJ U
< 1 0 < 2 0 < 3 0 < 4 0
SJ HL 1
5 0 4 0 <
Punt Mechanics
Punt Proper Positioning Press Box
FJ LJ BJ
45 Yards
U
< 1 0 < 2 0 < 3 0 < 4 0 5 0 3 Deep Officials Stand On The Closest Major Yard Line 4 0 <
HL 4
3 0 <
R
“Reverse” Mechanics
Reverse Mechanics Press Box - Occurs On Punt And Interception Returns, HL/SJ And LJ/FJ Duties Flip R Has Goal Line Duty
LJ FJ R
Leading Official 2 Yard Line Referee Shares Goal Line Duty (Don’t Get Beat)
U
Trailing Official
BJ
< 1 0 < 2 0 < 3 0 < 4 0
HL 4
5 0 4 0 <
SJ
3 0 <
FG And Try Mechanics
FG And Try Proper Positioning
LJ
Press Box
FJ BJ U SJ R
< 1 0 < 2 0 < 3 0 < 4 0
HL 4
5 0 4 0 < 3 0 <
Measurement Mechanics
FJ
Press Box Field Judge Clears Players Away And Secures A New Ball If Appropriate
FJ R BJ LJ
The Mechanics Of The Remaining Officials Are Exactly As In A NFHS 5 Man Crew 4 0 <
U
3 0 <
HL
2 0 < 1 0 <
SJ
Side Judge Takes Charge Of The Box
SJ 2 2 HL
Penalty Enforcement Mechanics
Press Box Penalty Enforcement - Checks And Balances (Opposite From NFHS) - CCA Holds The Official Calling The Foul Primarily Responsible For Making Sure The Enforcement Is Correct (Whole Crew Really Is)
FJ
Line Judge Goes To Where The Foul Will Be Assessed To
LJ
Offensive Holding
BJ
Head Linesman Marches Off
U
2 0 From The Enforcement Spot
HL SJ
<
2
1 0 <
R
All 3 Should End Up At The Same Yard Line With The Same Down
During Game Responsibilities
Side Judge
SJ
- Deals with all issues involving the game clock Keeps the time on the field if the scoreboard malfunctions Alerts the Referee of timing errors Side Judge And Field Judge
SJ FJ
- During time outs, take charge of instructing the teams to return to the field at the 15 seconds to ready-for-play whistle by the BJ - Take chief responsibility for communicating penalty information, time outs remaining, game developments, etc. to the head coach - 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 .
Odds And Ends
CCA 7 Man Mechanics – Sort Of - Use the positioning, coverage mechanics, keys, etc. - Ignore the sections of the book obviously addressing NCAA mechanics such as throwing your hat when players go out of bounds, the 40 second clock, etc.
Ignore the CCA “if in doubts”, they are opposite from the NFHS ones because they have instant replay to fix their mistakes while we don’t It’s only the mechanics, not the rules we are borrowing – it’s still NFHS rules Official Conferences - We now have 7, rather than 5 different opinions and views - Conference when you need to, otherwise keep your distance and positions Numerous conferences make it look like you don’t know what’s going on .
Microphone Mechanics
Sounding And Looking Professional - Practice, practice, practice Say the words even in games you don’t have a microphone on you - Face the press box and STAND STILL There is no need to yell, that’s why you have a microphone - Speak in a conversational and unhurried tone - Be informative and concise, but not ridiculously brief “Rehearse” with the Umpire to know you have all the information before making a formal announcement (foul, down, ½ the distance, etc.) - Basic information includes: Foul Offense or defense / Kicking team or receiving team Yardage of the penalty Down Use “Prior to the snap” or “After the conclusion of the play” rather than “Dead ball” Never say the number of the player or the player’s position, but when necessary you can say vaguely “the player involved” .