© 2010 TASO Football Division FOOTBALL

 All of the NCAA Rules and UIL Exceptions Apply, except for the following 16 Variations. © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Each team has six players. Unless necessary to use the eleven man field, the six man field is 80 yards by 40 yards, with the 40 yard line being the center of the field. The two inbound lines (hash marks) are 40 feet from the sidelines. There will also be marks that are measured 13 feet from the sidelines. Goal posts are 25 feet apart and the cross bar is 9 feet above the ground. NCAA Rule 1-1 & 2 © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL Regulation NCAA Football Field

FOOTBALL Regulation 6-Man Football Field

FOOTBALL Comparison between the two fields

FOOTBALL  When one team is 45 or more points ahead at the end of the first half or if a team achieves a 45-point lead during the second half, the game is ended immediately. NCAA Rule © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Length of quarters is 10 minutes;  Between quarters, 2 minutes;  Between halves, 15 minutes NCAA Rule 3-2 © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  During a try after touchdown, the ball becomes dead when Team B gains possession or it is obvious that a kick is unsuccessful. NCAA Rule © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Offense must advance 15 yards instead of 10 yards in four downs. NCAA Rule 5-1 © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Unless relocated by penalty, the kicking team’s restraining line on a kickoff is the 30 yard line on a six-man field and the 20 yard line for a free kick after safety NCAA Rule 6-1 © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  The receiving team’s restraining line is 15 yards from the point of kickoff. There is no requirement to have a minimum number of players on either side of the kicker. NCAA Rule 6-1 © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  The ball must travel 15 yards on a kickoff (or place kick/punt after a safety) or be touched by the receiving team before members of the kicking team are eligible to touch it. NCAA Rule 6-1 © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  A free kick out of bounds between the goal lines untouched by a player of Team B is a foul (NCAA Rule Book A. R I and IV).  PENALTY: Receiving team has 3 choices: Live Ball Foul, five yards from the previous spot, or; Five yards from the spot where the subsequent dead ball belongs to Team B, or; The receiving team may put the ball in play 20 yards beyond Team A’s restraining line at the inbounds spot. (S19) o NCAA Rule 6-2 © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Unless the ball is kicked or forward passed, it may not be advanced beyond the neutral zone until AFTER AN EXCHANGE has been made between the receiver of the snap and another player. NCAA Rule © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  EXCEPTION: Any player of Team A may advance a loose football after it has been touched by a Team B player NCAA Rule © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  PENALTY: Five yards plus loss of down from the previous spot. (S19 & S9) An exchange is completed when possession of the football is gained by a receiver of the snap, given up voluntarily or involuntarily by the receiver of the snap, and possession is regained another player of Team A. o NCAA Rule © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  If the snap is muffed and a Team A player catches or recovers the ball beyond the neutral zone, he may not advance it.  PENALTY: Illegal Procedure and Loss of Down from previous spot (S19 & S9) NCAA Rule 7-1 © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Five yards from the previous spot is also assessed if the Team A player advances the ball.  If a Team A player catches or recovers the muffed snap behind the neutral zone, he may advance it only after a legal exchange NCAA Rule 7-1 © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  At least 3 Team A players shall be on their line of scrimmage at the snap NCAA Rule © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  The ball may be handed in any direction to any player during a scrimmage down behind the neutral zone. A lineman may receive a forward hand-off at any time and is not required to be 2 yards behind his line of scrimmage and does not have to face his goal prior to receiving the hand-off.  EXCEPTION: The ball may not be handed forward to the snapper through his legs. PENALTY: Five yards from previous spot plus loss of down (S19 & S9)  NCAA Rule © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  The ball is dead when a passer catches his own pass (untouched by Team B) and is ruled an incomplete forward pass. NCAA Rule 7-3 © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  All players are eligible to catch a forward pass, except that a pass is ruled incomplete when caught by the passer (see Rule Variation #13). If a forward pass is thrown to the snapper, it must travel at least one yard in flight. NCAA Rule 7-3 © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Field Goals count 4 Points  Successful Try – 2 points if successful through place or drop kick and 1 point is successful by pass or run.  The defense may not score on a try. NCAA Rule 8-1 © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  When a team is in an offensive or scrimmage kick formation, and no player is in position to receive a hand- to-hand snap from the snapper, a defensive player may not initiate contact with the snapper until one second has elapsed after the snap. NCAA Rule © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Now let’s look at some of the Approved Rulings. They are divided into three groups: Section 1 – Exchanges Section 2 – Passing Plays Section 3 – Other Plays © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  First Down and 15 from A’s 35. A10 pitches to A28 who muffs the ball. A10 picks it up and runs it to B’s 35.  RULING: © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  First Down and 15 from A’s 35. A10 pitches to A28 who muffs the ball. A10 picks it up and runs it to B’s 35.  RULING: Illegal advance by A. Penalize 5 yards from the previous spot plus loss of down. Second down and 20 from A’s 30. © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  2 nd and 8 from the Team A 28 yard line. A15 receives the snap and hands off to A38. A38 fumbles the ball and it is picked up by A45: Behind the line of scrimmage Beyond the line of scrimmage  A45 advances the ball for a 10 yard gain © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  2 nd and 8 from the Team A 28 yard line. A15 receives the snap and hands off to A38. A38 fumbles the ball and it is picked up by A45: Behind the line of scrimmage - Legal Beyond the line of scrimmage  A45 advances the ball for a 10 yard gain © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  2 nd and 8 from the Team A 28 yard line. A15 receives the snap and hands off to A38. A38 fumbles the ball and it is picked up by A45: Behind the line of scrimmage - Legal Beyond the line of scrimmage - Legal  A45 advances the ball for a 10 yard gain © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  4th and 8 from the Team A 28 yard line. A15 receives the snap and hands off to A38. A38 fumbles the ball and it is picked up by A45: Behind the line of scrimmage Beyond the line of scrimmage  A45 advances the ball for a 10 yard gain  Now What? © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  4th and 8 from the Team A 28 yard line. A15 receives the snap and hands off to A38. A38 fumbles the ball and it is picked up by A45  4 th down fumble rule still applies. The ball is dead when A45 recovers A38’s fumble. B’s ball 1 st and 15 at the spot of the fumble recovery. © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  A’s ball second and 5 at A’s 24. A13 receives the snap and fumbles the hand-off to A30. A30 recovers the fumble and hands the ball back to A13 who advances it to A’s 32.  RULING: © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  A’s ball second and 5 at A’s 24. A13 receives the snap and fumbles the hand-off to A30. A30 recovers the fumble and hands the ball back to A13 who advances it to A’s 32.  RULING: A’s ball First and 15 at the A 32 yard line. © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  A12 receives the snap and pitches the ball to A45 who muffs the pitch and is attempting to catch the ball (bobbling it) as he crosses the neutral zone. A45 then catches the ball and advances for a five yard gain. © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  RULING: Illegal advance by A. A’s ball at the point of recovery. Penalty marker is dropped and play continues. Penalize 5 yards from the previous spot plus loss of down. Previously this was shown in the Approved Rulings as a Legal Advance. A formatting error in the document cause that ruling to be placed next to this scenario. Since the exchange was not completed before crossing the neutral zone, the advance is not allowed. © 2010 TASO Football Division

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 A15 attempts a forward pass which is batted in the air by B73. A15 catches the ball and advances it 10 yards.  Ruling: © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  A15 attempts a forward pass which is batted in the air by B73. A15 catches the ball and advances it 10 yards.  Ruling: Legal. Ball was touched by B. © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  A15 receives the snap and retreats 10 yards to his own 20 yard line. Due to a heavy pass rush he immediately passes the ball to A50, his snapper who is standing at the 21 yard line.  Ruling: © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  A15 receives the snap and retreats 10 yards to his own 20 yard line. Due to a heavy pass rush he immediately passes the ball to A50, his snapper who is standing at the 21 yard line.  Ruling: Legal since the ball traveled at least one yard when passed to the snapper. © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Team A lines up with three men at the line of scrimmage next to each other in a 3-point stance. A80 located on the right side of the snapper raises up and shifts out 7 yards.  Ruling: © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Team A lines up with three men at the line of scrimmage next to each other in a 3-point stance. A80 located on the right side of the snapper raises up and shifts out 7 yards.  Ruling: Since A80 is at the end of the line, this is a legal shift. © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Team A’s kickoff from their 30 yard line rolls out of bounds untouched by B at B’s 38.  Ruling: © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Team A’s kickoff from their 30 yard line rolls out of bounds untouched by B at B’s 38.  Ruling: B may snap the ball at A’s 37 (5 yards in advance of the dead ball spot), or; their own 30 (20 yards in advance of the spot of the kick), or; penalize Team A 5 yards and A will re-kick from their 25. © 2010 TASO Football Division

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 Need to adjust to: Rules Variations (16 of them) Smaller Field Fewer Players Wide-open style of play Fast Paced – High Scoring Game © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Mostly the same: Arrive at least 90 minutes prior to kickoff Do a thorough Pre-Game meeting Meet with coaches Walk the field Prepare as professionals © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  No differences from the flip mechanics in the 11-Man mechanics manual Escort no more than 4 from each side to mid-field Same Flip Mechanics Same options o Kick, Receive, Defend a Goal, or Defer to 2 nd Half © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Kick from Team A’s 30 yard line (unless changed by penalty) Anywhere between the hash marks No minimum number of players on either side of the kicker Same blocking and first touching rules apply © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Restraining line 15 yards from the Team A restraining line  Free kick out of bounds untouched by Team B - Options: 5 Yard penalty and re-kick 5 yards in advance of the dead ball spot 20 yards in advance of the spot of the kick © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Short Kick is more common On-side or “pooch” kick is frequently used in 6-Player game Plan to use short kick mechanics Be ready to switch to deep kick mechanics if needed o Referee’s call © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL R PRESS BOX H L U/J

FOOTBALL  Referee On the goal line at mid-field Mark ball ready for play Be ready to cover either pylon if kicked deep © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Umpire/Back Judge Give ball to kicker Take position on kicking team’s restraining line on the press box or to the wide side of the field if the kicker sets up on the hash mark Rule on kicking team off sides Be ready to cover a run back to the goal line © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Head Lines and Line Judge On the receiving team’s restraining line (H opposite press box) Rule on Team B off sides, illegal blocks, first touching, forward progress, etc. Cover run back on your sideline to the goal line © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Referee and Line Judge cover the goal line  Umpire/Back Judge on Press Box sideline  Head Linesman has the entire receiving team restraining line © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL PRESS BOX R H L U/J

FOOTBALL PRESS BOX R H L U/J

FOOTBALL  Referee On the goal line opposite the press box Mark the ball ready for play Take the receiver on your side or action in front of the ball carrier if kicked to the opposite side © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Line Judge On the goal line on the press box side May be 7-10 yards up field but be ready to return to the pylon to rule on kick out of bounds Move quickly up field to cover a pooch kick to your side Take the receiver on your side or action in front of the ball carrier if kicked to the opposite side © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Head Linesman On receiving team’s restraining line opposite the press box Sole responsibility for the receiving team’s restraining line, on-side kicks, first touching, forward progress and pooch kicks to your side © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Umpire/Back Judge Give ball to the kicker Assume position on kicking team’s restraining line on the press box side Rule on off sides by kicking team Be ready to take a run back to the goal line © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Minimum of 3 offensive players on the line of scrimmage at the snap  Legal exchange required before Team A can run the ball beyond the neutral zone  Everyone is eligible to catch a forward pass © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL PRESS BOX R H L U/J

FOOTBALL  Referee Behind the offense and at 45 o angle to the QB Responsible for all action behind the neutral zone Cover the runner sideline to sideline Primary responsibility for legal exchange © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Umpire/Back Judge 10 to 20 yards beyond the neutral zone – adjust to be behind the deep receivers Read play o Run – Cover action of blockers in front of the runner and ball carrier to the goal line up the middle o Pass – retreat to stay deeper than all players – favor the L side slightly – shift attention to the receiver when the ball is released © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Line Judge On the line of scrimmage on the press box side On snap move 3 to 5 yards downfield. Read play o Run – take forward progress as usual o Pass – move back to the line of scrimmage to assist the R with passer across the neutral zone o Cover action in your zone o Shift attention to the receiver when the pass is released Secondary responsibility for legal exchange © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Head Linesman On the line of scrimmage opposite the press box On snap move yards down field Read play o Run – take forward progress as usual o Pass – bracket deep receiver between you and the U/J o Cover action in your zone o Shift attention to the receiver when the pass is released © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Punt: Initially same positions as scrimmage play Many teams will make a legal exchange prior to the kick to allow for a run if the opportunity presents Kicker and kick receiver protections still apply © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL PRESS BOX R H L U/J

FOOTBALL  Referee Deeper than the kicker and favoring the L side of the field Watch for illegal blocks as players move down field Be ready to cover the run back to the goal line © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Umpire/Back Judge Deeper than the deepest receiver o Position yourself on either side to have the best view of the catch Watch for fair catch signal, muff, or illegal contact on the receiver Rule on touchback of the kick crosses the goal line untouched by Team B © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Line Judge Action on the line of scrimmage prior to the snap Hold at the LOS until it is apparent that the ball will be kicked, then move quickly down field to assist the U/J Cover the ball carrier on your sideline all the way to the goal line Cover action behind the ball if play goes to the opposite side of the field © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Head Linesman Action on the line of scrimmage prior to the snap Hold at the LOS until the ball has traveled beyond the neutral zone Assist the R on muff, fumble or blocked kick rulings Cover the ball carrier on your sideline all the way to the goal line Cover action behind the ball if play goes to the opposite side of the field © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  On Field Goal Attempt the ball remains “Live”  On the Try – the ball is dead as soon as it is obvious that the kick was unsuccessful The defense cannot score on a Try © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL © 2010 TASO Football Division H R U L Scrimmage Kick: Try or Field Goal

FOOTBALL  Referee Behind the holder – must see snap, hold and kick Rule on running into/roughing the kicker &/or holder If run or pass develops, move quickly to L side of the field On Try – Sound whistle as soon as the ball has been kicked. © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Umpire/Back Judge Assumes position under the upright on the HL side Rule on kick inside of outside of the upright Watch for illegal action on the defensive line © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Head Linesman On the Line of Scrimmage, opposite the press box All action on the line before and at the snap including 1 second delay on contacting the snapper Secondary responsibility for running into/roughing the kicker or holder © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Line Judge Position on end line at inbounds line extended Rule on kicked ball crossing over the crossbar and inside of the upright on your side If run develops to your vacated side move down the end line to the pylon and rule on sideline © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Crew of Five Officials mechanics that are commonly used in the 11-Player game are generally the same in the 6-Player game as well, with the following variations. © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL R PRESS BOX H L B U

FOOTBALL PRESS BOX R H L U B

FOOTBALL  Minimum of 3 offensive players on the line of scrimmage at the snap  Legal exchange required before Team A can run the ball beyond the neutral zone  Everyone is eligible to catch a forward pass © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL PRESS BOX R H L U B

FOOTBALL  Referee Behind the offense and at 45 o angle to the QB Responsible for all action behind the neutral zone Cover the runner sideline to sideline Primary responsibility for legal exchange © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Umpire 7 to 12 yards beyond the neutral zone Read play o Run – Cover action of blockers in front of the runner o Pass – retreat to cover middle down field area – favor the L side slightly – shift attention to the receiver when the ball is released © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Back Judge 15 to 25 yards beyond the neutral zone Read play o Run – Cover downfield action of blockers in front of the runner and ball carrier to the goal line up the middle o Pass – retreat to remain deeper than the deepest receiver or defender – shift attention to the receiver when the ball is released © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Head Linesman On the line of scrimmage opposite the press box On snap move yards down field Read play o Run – take forward progress as usual o Pass – bracket deep receiver between you and the U or B o Cover action in your zone o Shift attention to the receiver when the pass is released © 2010 TASO Football Division

FOOTBALL  Line Judge On the line of scrimmage on the press box side On snap move 3 to 5 yards downfield. Read play o Run – take forward progress as usual o Pass – move back to the line of scrimmage to assist the R with passer across the neutral zone o Cover action in your zone o Shift attention to the receiver when the pass is released Secondary responsibility for legal exchange © 2010 TASO Football Division

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