1. A Mechanics Changes
Hud Parker courtesy of
Larry Boyer

2. Mechanics in General You’ll need to adjust to:
Rule Variations (18 of them)
The Smaller Field
Fewer Players
Wide-Open style of play
Fast-Paced, High-Scoring Game

3. Pre-Game Lots of the same preparation as in the 11- Player game:
Arrive at least 90 minutes prior to kickoff
Do a thorough Pre-Game Meeting
Meet with the Coaches
Walk the field
Prepare as professionals

4. Scrimmage Plays – Wing Officials
Prior mechanics manuals said, “H and L are positioned astride neutral zone, near or outside sideline.” Changed this year to delete the words, “near or” Now reads, “H and L are positioned astride neutral zone, outside sideline.”

5. Scrimmage Plays – Line Judge
On the line of scrimmage on the Press Box side
On snap move yards downfield
Read the play
Run – Take forward progress as usual
Pass – Cover action in your area
Shift attention to the receiver when the pass is released
Secondary responsibility for legal exchange

6. Scrimmage Plays - Referee
Behind the offense and at a 45o angle to the QB Responsible for all action behind the neutral zone Cover the runner/QB sideline to sideline Primary responsibility for legal exchange Sole responsibility for passer beyond the neutral zone

7. Scrimmage Plays – Back Judge
Crew of Four:
10 to 20 yards beyond the neutral zone – adjust to be behind the deep receivers as the play develops
Read the Play
Run – Cover action of the blockers in front of the runner and then the ball carrier up the middle to the goal line
Pass – Retreat to stay deeper than all players – Favor the Line Judge side slightly
Shift attention to the receiver when the ball is released

8. 1-A Football Crew of 3: Scrimmage Plays – Positioning and Coverage H10 20 30 40 30 20 10
1-A Football R 10 20 30 40 30 20 10 L
PRESS BOX

9. Crew of 4: Scrimmage Plays – Positioning and CoverageH 10 20 30 40 30 20 10
T E X A S
1-A Football B R 10 20 30 40 30 20 10 L
PRESS BOX

10. Crew of 5: Scrimmage Plays – Positioning and CoverageH 10 20 30 40 30 20 10
T E X A S
1-A Football B U R 10 20 30 40 30 20 10 L
PRESS BOX

11. 1-A Football Crew of Three Officials - Short or Deep Kick Mechanics H10 20 30 40 30 20 10
1-A Football R L 10 20 30 40 30 20 10
PRESS BOX

12. 1-A Football Crew of Four - Short Kick Mechanics H 10 20 30 40 30 20
PRESS BOX

13. 1-A Football Crew of Four - Short Kick Mechanics B H 10 20 30 40 30 20
PRESS BOX

14. 1-A Football Crew of Four - Short Kick Mechanics H 10 20 30 40 30 20
PRESS BOX

15. 1-A Football Crew of Four - Deep Kick Mechanics H R 10 20 30 40 30 20
PRESS BOX

16. 1-A Football Crew of Five - Short Kick Mechanics U H 10 20 30 40 30 20
PRESS BOX

17. 1-A Football Crew of Five – Alternate Short Kick Mechanics U H R 10 2030 40 30 20 10
1-A Football B 10 20 30 40 30 20 10 L
PRESS BOX

18. 1-A Football Crew of Five – Alternate Short Kick Mechanics U H R 10 2030 40 30 20 10
1-A Football 10 20 30 40 30 20 10 B L
PRESS BOX

19. 1-A Football Crew of Five – Deep Kick Mechanics U H R 10 20 30 40 30
PRESS BOX

20. 1-A Football Crew of 3: Scrimmage Kick – Field Goal or Try H 10 20 3040 30 20 10
1-A Football L R 10 20 30 40 30 20 10
PRESS BOX

21. 1-A Football Crew of 4: Scrimmage Kick – Field Goal (Outside the 15) H10 20 30 40 30 20 10
1-A Football B L R 10 20 30 40 30 20 10
PRESS BOX

22. Crew of 4: Scrimmage Kick – Field Goal (Inside the 15) or Try10 20 30 40 30 20 10 B
1-A Football L R 10 20 30 40 30 20 10
PRESS BOX

23. 1-A Football Crew of 5: Scrimmage Kick – Field Goal or Try H 10 20 3040 30 20 10 B
1-A Football U L R 10 20 30 40 30 20 10
PRESS BOX

24. Scrimmage Kick Field Goal and Try
Mechanics are unchanged from the 11-player game
On a FIELD GOAL attempt the ball remains “Live” until it is dead by rule.
On a TRY the ball is dead as soon as it is obvious that the kick was unsuccessful or Team B gains possession of the ball.
Remember that the defense cannot score on a Try