Penalty Enforcement Mechanics So you have a foul: Throw your flag Dead ball or at the Snap Spot Get a number Continue officiating Kill the clock Blow your whistle

Penalty Enforcement Mechanics (Cont.) Hold the end of the run Wait for help – Give help Ball on ground with official over the ball until option is accepted Cover flags (7 man) Get a ball for the umpire

Penalty Enforcement Mechanics (Cont.) Before you report the foul Adjust the spot of your flag Two flags in the same area Don’t assume Difference fouls, both report Reporting Start with the results of the play Give it as it will be announced Be prepared to give the enforcement Make sure the foul is enforced properly

Penalty Enforcement Mechanics (Cont.) Referee Preliminary signal if necessary Get option decision from the coach Always verbalize like you are mic’d The Foul The team The distance Umpire Communicate with H & L Make sure the H & L are in position before you begin Count stripes, do not pace Don’t put the ball down unless you the H & L agree

Penalty Enforcement Mechanics (Cont.) Head Linesman As soon as play is over make sure the chains and box don’t move Make sure the box remains on the previous down Make sure the box does not move until the umpire has put the ball down and you till them to move Move with umpire Know the new yard line, down and distance before you walk. Make sure the enforcement is correct

Penalty Enforcement Mechanics (Cont.) Line Judge Hold enforcement spot Verify chains and down marker are correct before enforcement Make sure the enforcement is correct Verify chains and down marker are correct after enforcement

Penalty Enforcement Mechanics (Cont.) Back Judge Be ready to give final signal after enforcement: On kick off “Carry over” fouls Re-kick off Help retrieve flags Make sure the enforcement is correct

Penalty Enforcement Mechanics (Cont.) Everyone If you need to get information from a fellow crew member go and get it Avoid conferences If you must talk move away from the sidelines and if possible players The R will make the final decision on disqualifications If you have important information and do not share it … be prepared to take it to your grave Make sure the enforcement is correct Know and relay clock status to R Communicate numbers and answer basic questions from the head coach Be confident Support the call Get it right