1. 3 OFFICIATING FOOTBALL CREWS OF 3 OFFICIATING FOOTBALL CREWS OF 3 New Members Boot Camp 2008

2. 3 Referee Referee Umpire Umpire Linesman Linesman R HU

3. 3 5 04 0 PRESS BOX C C COIN TOSS R H U

4. 3 5 04 0 PRESS BOX C C COIN TOSS H U R

5. 3 5 04 0 PRESS BOX C C COIN TOSS U H R

6. 3 5 04 0 PRESS BOX WRITTEN RECORD OF TOSS RESULTS H R U

7. 3 5 0 PRESS BOX R U H FREE KICKSRR R R R R R R R R R KK K K K K K K K K K

8. 3 5 0 PRESS BOX R U HKK K K K K K K K K K RR R R R R R R R R R

9. 3 COUNT RECEIVING TEAM COUNT RECEIVING TEAM R R H U 5 0 REFEREE RR RRR RRRR R R ACTION AROUND BALL ACTION AROUND BALL CARRIER CARRIER FAIR CATCH FAIR CATCH FUMBLE, MUFF, ETC. FUMBLE, MUFF, ETC. FORWARD PROGRESS FORWARD PROGRESS RELEASE RUNNER AROUND RELEASE RUNNER AROUND THE 30-40 YD LINE THE 30-40 YD LINE CLEAN UP BEHIND RUNNER CLEAN UP BEHIND RUNNER KICKS IN END-ZONE KICKS IN END-ZONE CLOCK STARTS WHEN BALL CLOCK STARTS WHEN BALL CROSSES GOAL LINE CROSSES GOAL LINE

10. 3 KICKING TEAM RESTRAINING LINE KICKING TEAM RESTRAINING LINE WATCH FOR KICK OUT OF BOUNDS WATCH FOR KICK OUT OF BOUNDS FORWARD PROGRESS FORWARD PROGRESS PICK UP RUNNER ON YOUR SIDE AROUND THE 30-40 YARD LINE PICK UP RUNNER ON YOUR SIDE AROUND THE 30-40 YARD LINE CLEAN UP BEHIND RUNNER CLEAN UP BEHIND RUNNER WATCH FOR SHORT KICKS WATCH FOR SHORT KICKS PLAYERS INSIDE 9 YARD MARK PLAYERS INSIDE 9 YARD MARK R H U 5 0 UMPIRE K K K K K K KK K K K COUNT KICKING TEAM COUNT KICKING TEAM

11. 3 COUNT RECEIVING TEAM COUNT RECEIVING TEAM CLEAR SIDE LINE CLEAR SIDE LINE WATCH FOR SHORT KICKS WATCH FOR SHORT KICKS RECEIVING TEAM RESTRAINING LINE RECEIVING TEAM RESTRAINING LINE WATCH FOR KICK OUT OF BOUNDS WATCH FOR KICK OUT OF BOUNDS FORWARD PROGRESS FORWARD PROGRESS PICK UP RUNNER ON YOUR SIDE AROUND THE 30-40 YD LINE PICK UP RUNNER ON YOUR SIDE AROUND THE 30-40 YD LINE CLEAN UP BEHIND RUNNER CLEAN UP BEHIND RUNNER R H 5 0 LINESMAN U R R R R R RR R R R R

12. 3 25 Second Clock 25 Second Clock Illegal Shifts and False Starts Illegal Shifts and False Starts Assist Umpire by Watching Lineman Directly in front of You Assist Umpire by Watching Lineman Directly in front of You Always know Down and Distance Always know Down and Distance Man in Motion Man in Motion False Starts False Starts View of Ball View of Ball Count Both Teams Count Both Teams Legality of Offensive Formation Legality of Offensive Formation Know Eligible Backs Know Eligible Backs R H U REFEREE PLAYS FROM SCRIMMAGE - BEFORE BALL IS SNAPPED

13. 3 Man in Motion Man in Motion Stay Wide Stay Wide False Starts False Starts Count Defensive Team Count Defensive Team Assist Umpire with Legality of Numbers Assist Umpire with Legality of Numbers Check for 7 Offensive Players on the Line of Scrimmage Check for 7 Offensive Players on the Line of Scrimmage Wing Backs and Slot Backs Wing Backs and Slot Backs Signal of Player Nearest You is in the Backfield Signal of Player Nearest You is in the Backfield Know Eligible Pass Receivers Know Eligible Pass Receivers R H U LINESMAN PLAYS FROM SCRIMMAGE - BEFORE BALL IS SNAPPED UMPIRE

14. 3 Clean Up Behind the Runner Clean Up Behind the Runner Responsible for Pitch Man Responsible for Pitch Man Clipping Zone and Crackbacks Clipping Zone and Crackbacks Cover Side Line Cover Side Line Clean Up QB Clean Up QB Dont Get Boxed In Dont Get Boxed In Blockers Leading the Runner Blockers Leading the Runner Legality of Forward Pass Legality of Forward Pass Follow Runner to Sideline Behind the Line of Scrimmage Follow Runner to Sideline Behind the Line of Scrimmage Blocks behind the Line of Scrimmage Blocks behind the Line of Scrimmage R L U PLAYS FROM SCRIMMAGE - AFTER BALL IS SNAPPED PLAYS FROM SCRIMMAGE - AFTER BALL IS SNAPPED REFEREE

15. 3 Protect the Quarterback Protect the Quarterback Be Alert for Quick Kick Be Alert for Quick Kick Watch for Illegal Action Around Runner When Ball Declared Dead by Another Official Watch for Illegal Action Around Runner When Ball Declared Dead by Another Official Assist in Spotting the Ball Assist in Spotting the Ball R H U PLAYS FROM SCRIMMAGE - AFTER BALL IS SNAPPED PLAYS FROM SCRIMMAGE - AFTER BALL IS SNAPPED REFEREE

16. 3 Responsible for all Neutral Zone Infractions by Both Teams Responsible for all Neutral Zone Infractions by Both Teams Forward Progress of Runner Forward Progress of Runner Clean Up Behind Ball on Plays That Go Away From You Clean Up Behind Ball on Plays That Go Away From You On Plays into your Side Zone and on Wide Offensive Plays, Take Runner and Ball to Goal Line. Referee Cleans Up Behind You On Plays into your Side Zone and on Wide Offensive Plays, Take Runner and Ball to Goal Line. Referee Cleans Up Behind You Clipping Zone and Crackback Blocks Clipping Zone and Crackback Blocks R H U LINESMAN PLAYS FROM SCRIMMAGE - AFTER BALL IS SNAPPED UMPIRE

17. 3 Cover Your Side Line, End Line to End Line Cover Your Side Line, End Line to End Line Dont Get Boxed In Dont Get Boxed In Watch for Pass Plays Down Field Watch for Pass Plays Down Field Responsible for Ends and Linebackers Responsible for Ends and Linebackers R H U LINESMAN PLAYS FROM SCRIMMAGE - AFTER BALL IS SNAPPED UMPIRE

18. 3 Watch For Illegal Crackbacks Across Entire Line of Scrimmage Watch For Illegal Crackbacks Across Entire Line of Scrimmage Watch for Illegal Action Around Runner When Ball Declared Dead by Another Official Watch for Illegal Action Around Runner When Ball Declared Dead by Another Official If Ball Goes Out of Bounds, Signal Time Out Immediately, Other Officials will Follow. Hold Spot If Ball Goes Out of Bounds, Signal Time Out Immediately, Other Officials will Follow. Hold Spot R H U LINESMAN PLAYS FROM SCRIMMAGE - AFTER BALL IS SNAPPED UMPIRE

19. 3 Be Alert to Proper Position and and Coverage if Passer Runs Be Alert to Proper Position and and Coverage if Passer Runs Assist Umpire with Legality of Offensive Linemen Numbers Assist Umpire with Legality of Offensive Linemen Numbers Observe Blocks of Backs in Backfield and Tackle on Your Side Observe Blocks of Backs in Backfield and Tackle on Your Side R H U REFEREE FORWARD PASSES - BEFORE PASS IS MADE R

20. 3 Be Ready to Rule if Backward Pass Be Ready to Rule if Backward Pass Protect the Passer Protect the Passer Be Alert for Interceptions Be Alert for Interceptions Be ready To Rule On Forward Passes Beyond Neutral Zone Be ready To Rule On Forward Passes Beyond Neutral Zone R H U REFEREE FORWARD PASSES - BEFORE PASS IS MADE R

21. 3 Watch for Holding and Illegal Blocks of Eligible Receivers by Defense Watch for Holding and Illegal Blocks of Eligible Receivers by Defense Cover Line Play as in Any Other Scrimmage Down Cover Line Play as in Any Other Scrimmage Down Know Your Eligible Pass Receivers on Your Side, Including Slot Man Know Your Eligible Pass Receivers on Your Side, Including Slot Man Watch for Ends and Backs Blocking Downfield Before Pass is Thrown Watch for Ends and Backs Blocking Downfield Before Pass is Thrown Watch for Eligible Receivers Going Out-of-Bonds Watch for Eligible Receivers Going Out-of-Bonds R HU LINESMAN FORWARD PASSES - BEFORE PASS IS MADE UMPIRE

22. 3 Be Ready to Rule on Direction of Quick QB Pass Be Ready to Rule on Direction of Quick QB Pass Be Alert for Interceptions Be Alert for Interceptions Watch for Ineligibles Downfield Watch for Ineligibles Downfield R H U LINESMAN FORWARD PASSES - BEFORE PASS IS MADE UMPIRE

23. 3 Protect the Passer Before and After the Ball is Thrown Protect the Passer Before and After the Ball is Thrown Determine if Drop Back Pass is Forward or Backward Determine if Drop Back Pass is Forward or Backward Determine if Pass is Legal or Illegal Determine if Pass is Legal or Illegal Determine if Forward Pass Crosses the Neutral Line Determine if Forward Pass Crosses the Neutral Line R H U REFEREE FORWARD PASSES - AFTER BALL IS THROWN

24. 3 If Ball is Touched Behind the Neutral Zone, Know By Who! If Ball is Touched Behind the Neutral Zone, Know By Who! Assist on Passes thrown in the Flat Assist on Passes thrown in the Flat Solely Responsible for Intentional Grounding Solely Responsible for Intentional Grounding Verbally Alert Defenders when Passer has Released Ball Verbally Alert Defenders when Passer has Released Ball H U REFEREE FORWARD PASSES - AFTER BALL IS THROWN R

25. 3 Cover Long Pass Down the Middle and Your Sideline Cover Long Pass Down the Middle and Your Sideline Watch for Offensive Players Blocking BEFORE Pass is Touched Watch for Offensive Players Blocking BEFORE Pass is Touched Be Prepared to Cover Any Pass Near Sideline Be Prepared to Cover Any Pass Near Sideline While Ball is in Flight, Move to the Most Advantageous Position While Ball is in Flight, Move to the Most Advantageous Position You Have the Entire Sideline You Have the Entire Sideline Cover Short Receiver Over the Middle Cover Short Receiver Over the Middle R H U LINESMAN FORWARD PASSES - AFTER BALL IS THROWN UMPIRE

26. 3 EVERYONE RESPONSIBLE FOR: Ineligible Receivers Downfield Ineligible Receivers Downfield Touching or Catching by Ineligible Receiver Touching or Catching by Ineligible Receiver If Disagreement on Complete or Incomplete, Concede Call to Official Facing the Receiver If Disagreement on Complete or Incomplete, Concede Call to Official Facing the Receiver Keep Players Under Observation For Any Illegal Action Keep Players Under Observation For Any Illegal Action If Pass is Uncatchable, Covering Officials Gives Proper Signal If Pass is Uncatchable, Covering Officials Gives Proper Signal Assist Each Other on Button Hooks, Traps, etc. Assist Each Other on Button Hooks, Traps, etc. Complete or Incomplete Screen Passes Complete or Incomplete Screen Passes

27. 3 Indicate Score By Touchdown Signal Only When in Position to See Ball Indicate Score By Touchdown Signal Only When in Position to See Ball If Balls Forward Progress Stops Short of the Goal Line, Move In Quickly on Ball and Mark and Hold Dead Ball Spot If Balls Forward Progress Stops Short of the Goal Line, Move In Quickly on Ball and Mark and Hold Dead Ball Spot Linesman and Umpire Move Toward Goal Line After the Snap Linesman and Umpire Move Toward Goal Line After the Snap R H U GOAL LINE PLAYS and SHORT YARDAGE

28. 3 Linesman and Umpire Must Rule on Touchdown Linesman and Umpire Must Rule on Touchdown Work with Bean Bag in Your Hand Work with Bean Bag in Your Hand SEE THE BALL SEE THE BALL R H U GOAL LINE PLAYS

29. 3 Referee - To Side Away From Linesman, Wide Enough to See the Ball Form Snap to Kick. When the Ball is Kicked, Be Even or Slightly of Kicker Referee - To Side Away From Linesman, Wide Enough to See the Ball Form Snap to Kick. When the Ball is Kicked, Be Even or Slightly of Kicker Linesman - Same as Any Other Scrimmage Down Linesman - Same as Any Other Scrimmage Down Umpire - Take Position on Your Side of the Field Just Short of The Deepest Receiver. Adjust to Play Situation, Stay Wide Umpire - Take Position on Your Side of the Field Just Short of The Deepest Receiver. Adjust to Play Situation, Stay Wide R H U SCRIMMAGE KICKS POSITIONS

30. 3 Watch for Blocks and Illegal Action by Players Behind the Line Watch for Blocks and Illegal Action by Players Behind the Line Observe Action Of and Against the Kicker Observe Action Of and Against the Kicker Be Alert for Blocked Kicks Be Alert for Blocked Kicks Listen for Partial Blocks Listen for Partial Blocks Give Signal if Kicked Touched by Defense Give Signal if Kicked Touched by Defense Think WHAT IF? Think WHAT IF? Responsible for the Sideline Opposite the Linesman Responsible for the Sideline Opposite the Linesman Watch For Up Back Blocking Below The Waist Watch For Up Back Blocking Below The Waist R H U SCRIMMAGE KICKS REFEREE

31. 3 Be Alert for Kick Into Your Area, Its Recovery and Advance Be Alert for Kick Into Your Area, Its Recovery and Advance Responsible for Ruling on All Fair Catch Signals in Your Area Responsible for Ruling on All Fair Catch Signals in Your Area Responsible for Ball if Player Signals for a Fair Catch and Does Not Touch the Ball Responsible for Ball if Player Signals for a Fair Catch and Does Not Touch the Ball Short Kicks, Action Around the Ball Short Kicks, Action Around the Ball Kicks Out of Bounds Kicks Out of Bounds Goal Line and End Line Goal Line and End Line Work With Bean Bag In Hand Work With Bean Bag In Hand Mark Spot With Bean Bag Mark Spot With Bean Bag R H U SCRIMMAGE KICKS UMPIRE

32. 3 Be Alert for Blocked Kick Going Into Your Area Be Alert for Blocked Kick Going Into Your Area If Kick is Short or Partially Blocked, Must Know if it Crosses Neutral Zone If Kick is Short or Partially Blocked, Must Know if it Crosses Neutral Zone If Kick to Your Side Goes Out of Bounds on the Ground, Mark Spot If Kick to Your Side Goes Out of Bounds on the Ground, Mark Spot If Out of Bounds In the Air and Short, Assist Referee in Marking OB Spot If Out of Bounds In the Air and Short, Assist Referee in Marking OB Spot Take Short Deep Man Take Short Deep Man R H U SCRIMMAGE KICKS LINESMAN

33. 3 If Player Signaling for a Fair Catch Does Not Touch the Ball, Observe Legality of His Actions If Player Signaling for a Fair Catch Does Not Touch the Ball, Observe Legality of His Actions Responsible For Action Around the Receiver Responsible For Action Around the Receiver After Ball Has Crossed Plane of the Neutral Zone, Move Down Field After Ball Has Crossed Plane of the Neutral Zone, Move Down Field Responsible for Your Side Line, End Line to End Line Responsible for Your Side Line, End Line to End Line R H U SCRIMMAGE KICKS LINESMAN

34. 3 EVERYONE RESPONSIBLE FOR: Blocking Below the Waist Blocking Below the Waist Fair Catch Signals Fair Catch Signals Interference with the Opportunity to Catch a Kick Interference with the Opportunity to Catch a Kick Automatic Touchback Situation Automatic Touchback Situation Hand-offs, Fumbles, Backward Passes, etc. Hand-offs, Fumbles, Backward Passes, etc.

35. 3 Referee – Observe the snap, holder and kicker Referee – Observe the snap, holder and kicker Linesman – Offensive and defensive lines; know if the ball crosses the line of scrimmage Linesman – Offensive and defensive lines; know if the ball crosses the line of scrimmage Umpire – Rule on the kick…good or no good; be prepared to move to sideline or end line if the kick breaks down Umpire – Rule on the kick…good or no good; be prepared to move to sideline or end line if the kick breaks down R H U FIELD GOAL AND TRY RESPONSIBILITIES X X X X X X X X X X X O O O O O O O O O O O

36. 3 QUESTIONS?