1. Kicking Mechanics in the 7 Man Game
Kicking Game
Kicking Mechanics in the 7 Man Game

2. Basic Free kick formation

3. Responsibilities on Basic free kicks
Give the ready for play signal once all officials are ready and the kicker has been given the ball
Responsible for ruling that there are 4 players on each side of the Kicker when ball is kicked
Responsible for ruling on formation of illegal wedge
Observe action in front of the runner
Be ready to rule on plays where the end line is threatened  

4. Basic free kick keys

5. Movement after the ball is kicked

6. Responsibilities in obvious short kick situations
Determine when to move into short kick formation
Give the Ready for play signal 
Referee is responsible for the play clock in short kick formation
Regular coverage if the ball is kicked deep

7. Obvious short kick situations

8. Field Goal/Try

9. Responsibilities on field goal/try
Count team a players
WHen it is obvious a kick will occur and a potential holder and potential kicker are not more than seven yards behind the neutral zone, the r will place an open hand on his chest, indicating to the u that team a is not in a legal scrimmage kick formation
Obrserve action on kicker and holder

10. Scrimmage Kicks(punt plays)

11. Pre-snap responsibilities
Count team a players
When it is obvious a kick will occur and there is not a player 10 or more yards behind the neutral zone, the R will place an open hand on his chest, indicating to the u that team a is not in a legal scrimmage kick formation. 
Be positioned wider than the tight end and on the kicker's kicking foot side
Allows you to see rushers, blockers and have an angle on contact area of the kicker's foot
Allows you to be In position to observe any contact with the kicker after the ball is kicked

12. Duties after the snap
Watch blocking and illegal action by players behind the line
Observe action by and against the kicker
Observe players and clean-up action, while proceeding slowly down field if the kick remains inbounds
If the flight of the kick is toward a sideline, move quickly to a position in line with the flight, use arm signals to direct covering official to the out of bounds spot when appropriate
If the kick is caught or recovered down field, be prepared to take over the runner as prearranged if the covering official is out of the play
Give tip signal if ball is tipped, and alert players vocally that the kick has been made

13. Possible penalties in the kicking game
Offsides on the kicking 
Free kick out of bounds
Formation of an illegal wedge
Block in the back during the return
Holding during the return
Kick Catch Interference
Blocking below the waist