1. The Running Game “ACTION AT THE SNAP” Observe Initial Action Key player – TE, slot back, back in motionKey player – TE, slot back, back in motion –Illegal Blocks –Illegal crack-backs –Holding (either team)

2. “ACTION AT THE SNAP” Observe Zone  Behind Umpire  Ahead of runner  Maintain inside out coverage  Count B players every down  With proper official

3. “ACTION AT THE SNAP” (Continued)  Position  18-20 yards from line of scrimmage  Deeper than deepest defensive back  Stay ahead of play and observe blocks in front of runner  Takea knee plays  Take a knee plays  Double up umpire position  Tight End covered up

4. “HANDLING TEAM BOX AREA”  Observe and move smartly toward team box area  Activity in area around runner  Around dead ball spot in box  Escort player out of box if in opponents box  Help relay ball  Hold spot  Be alert for substitution infractions

5. “PLAYER ALIGNMENT” Things to Look For  Unbalanced line  Tight End covered up  2 Tight End alignment  Full house backfield  Strong side with slot  I Formation

6. “COUNTING PLAYERS”  Count “B” players every down  Exchange signal with proper official  Fist at shoulder level indication of 11 players in game when counting complete

7. “PLAYER NUMBERING” END 1 – 49 80 - 99 TACKLE 50-79 GUARD 50-79 CENTER 50-79 GUARD 50-79 TACKLE 50-79 END 1 – 49 80 - 99 QB 1-49 80-99 BACK 1-49 80-99 BACK 1-49 80-99 BACK 1-49 80-99

8. “SEVEN – MAN” Officiate actions of players approaching and/or in your zone. BJ - 5yards behind FJ/SJ, center of field FJ – 15 to 20 yards from LOS, on press box sideline even with SJ. SJ – 15 to 20 yards from LOS, on opposite press box even with FJ. Maintain separation with LJ or L.

9. “ SEVEN – MAN” KEYS – -Formations and player -Position of ball on the field -Down and distance -Score

10. BACKSIDE OFFICIATING KEYS Lineman down field Wide outs Linebackers Players trailing down field

11. BACKSIDE THINGS TO LOOK FOR: Late hits Taunting Swings with/without contacts Cheap hits Backside cuts Profanity

12. BACKSIDE Accordion in to play until you feel pressure Be vocal to your presence Talk to players and let them know you are watching. Don’t place hands on players. Throw flag.

13. LONG RUN COVERAGE Pregame: Coverage from 3 yard line to 3 yard line. Cover blocks in front of runner Facemask Break away Box play in L or LJ take backside coverage.

14. LONG RUN COVERAGE Sideline coverage Goal line