AzFOA White Hat Clinic

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AzFOA White Hat Clinic
2006
Coaches Clinic
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AzFOA White Hat

• Welcome
• Don Cerimeli
• President AzFOA

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AzFOA White Hat

• Welcome
• Don Cerimeli
• Lame

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AzFOA White Hat/Coaches 2006

• 900 am to Noon Officials
• 100 pm to 400 pm Coaches
• THE SAME MESSAGE GETS EVERYONE ON THE SAME
  PAGE!!!

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TODAYS AGENDA

• 2005 Rules Review
• 2006 AIA Executive Board Amendments
• 2006 Rule Changes
• 2006 Mechanics Changes
• Review Line Play and Blocking
• Passing Game

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BIG GOALS

• ALL CREWS ON THE SAME PAGE
• TEACH THE COACHES WHATS ON THAT PAGE
• EXECUTE !!!!!!!!!
• EVERY GAME
• EVERY NIGHT
• EVERY ARIZONA OFFICIAL

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OFFICALS CODE OF ETHICS(officials manual page
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• Officials must master both the rules of the game
  and the mechanics necessary to enforce the rules
  and shall exercise authority in an impartial,
  firm and controlled manner.

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Challenge

• Challenge 1
• Get into the rule book more than ever.
• Challenge 2
• Learn todays Mechanics/Changes
• Challenge 3
• Must control the game and the sidelines!!!!!!!!
• We MUST enforce Pursuing Victory With Honor

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How to Accomplish the Challenge 3

• Coaches MUST stay in and coach from the box!!!!!
• We will allow the Head Coach to manage the game
• We will allow Assistant Coach to coach the players

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AzFOA White Hat/Coaches 2006

• House Keeping Notes
• 15 minute break half way through
• Restrooms out and to the right
• Make sure you sign in
• Check out the NEW AzFOA gear

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Rules 2005 Review
Bob Sietsema
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2005 RULES REVIEWHIGHLIGHTS ONLY

• 1-2-3 9 yard marks. All offensive players must
  be inside the numbers at some point between the
  RFP and the snap.
• 5 yard penalty.

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2005 RULES REVIEWHIGHLIGHTS ONLY

• 3-3-4 A period shall not be extended when a foul
  occurs that specifies a loss of down.
• Loss of down fouls now mean loss of period
  extension as well.

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2005 RULES REVIEWHIGHLIGHTS ONLY

• 7-5 Only one forward pass may be thrown each
  down.
• 5 yards and loss of down.

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2005 RULES REVIEWHIGHLIGHTS ONLY

• 7-5-10 Hindering an opponents vision without
  making an attempt to catch, intercept or bat the
  ball is pass interference, even though no contact
  was made. The covering official(s) will rule
  based on the defender covering the man or the
  ball.

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2005 RULES REVIEWHIGHLIGHTS ONLY

• 7-5-11 Contact by a defender obviously away from
  the direction of the pass is not considered pass
  interference.
• Contact could be called as DEFENSIVE HOLDING
  or PERSONAL FOUL. Defender is not allowed a free
  shot.

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2005 RULES REVIEWHIGHLIGHTS ONLY

• ANY RULES QUESTIONS ABOUT 2005 ?

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AIA EXECUTIVE BOARD FOOTBALL AMENDMENTS FOR 2006
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AIA EXECUTIVE BOARD FOOTBALL AMENDMENTS FOR 2006

• OVERTIME FOR ALL VARSITY GAMES
• NEW SPEED UP RULE

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AIA EXECUTIVE BOARD FOOTBALL AMENDMENTS FOR 2006

• The National Federation OVERTIME PROCEDURE will
  be used for ALL varsity level games in ALL
  conferences.
• Commonly called the 10 Yard Overtime Procedure,
  this tie breaking system has been used in 4A and
  5A regular season games and during the playoffs
  for several years.

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AIA EXECUTIVE BOARD FOOTBALL AMENDMENTS FOR 2006

• Special timing rules will apply anytime a
  team is ahead of an opponent by 42 or more
  points. The Referee will start the clock on the
  Ready-For-Play signal if the clock was stopped
  because
• The ball had gone out of bounds
• There was a change of possession
• A legal or illegal pass was incomplete
• A delay of game penalty
• Following a legal kick play
• Regular timing rules shall apply in the last two
  minutes of the game or when the score returns to
  less than 42 points.

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AIA EXECUTIVE BOARD FOOTBALL AMENDMENTS FOR 2006

• COMMENTS ON THE 42 POINT
• SPEED UP RULE
• The game is no longer automatically over at the
  half (or later) with a 42 point margin.
• The Speed Up Rule allows a more graceful
  conclusion.
• The crew of officials will be encouraged to keep
  the clock running when possible.
• By mutual agreement of the Head Coaches and the
  Referee, any period may be shortened at any time
  or the game may be terminated.

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AIA EXECUTIVE BOARD FOOTBALL AMENDMENTS FOR 2006

• Any questions on the
• AIA Executive Board
• 2006 changes ?

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2006 NFHS Rule Changes
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NATIONAL FEDERATIONRULES CHANGES FOR 2006

• 1-2-3g Advertising and/or commercial markings may
  be permitted in the end zone.
• 1-3-5b The official line-to-gain and down
  indicators shall be operated approximately 6
  feet outside the sideline, where facilities
  permit.
• 1-5-1 Beginning in 2010, the visiting team shall
  wear white jerseys. The home team will have
  additional limitations as to how much white may
  be on their jerseys.
• 1-5-1a At least a four point chin strap shall be
  required to secure the helmet.
• 1-5-1i Mouth guards shall be of any readily
  visible color, other than white or clear.
• 1-5-1f2 Beginning in 2008, the measurement of
  the length of non- removable cleats shall be
  from the tip of the cleat to the sole of the
  shoe.
• 1-6-2 Phones and headsets are permitted for use
  by anyone during an authorized sideline
  timeout.
• 2-6-2a Authorized sideline timeout shall be held
  directly in front of the team box and within
  the 9-yard marks.

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NATIONAL FEDERATIONRULES CHANGES FOR 2006

• 2-29 The language and definition of
  participation and substitution have been
  revised.
• 2-31-8 A definition has been added to define when
  a player becomes a kicker.
• 2-40 The word intentional has been removed
  from the definition of the spearing rule.
• 4-2-2 The holder may now recover a snap and
  retain the same options of going back to a knee
  for the kick, advance, pass, or run the ball.
• 7-2-8 The option to use a planned loose ball
  has been removed.
• 7-5-13 The act of illegally touching the ball by
  an ineligible player carries the same penalty
  whether the act occurs behind, in, or beyond
  the line of scrimmage.
• 7-5-13 The act of illegally touching the ball by
  an ineligible player carries the same penalty
  whether the act occurs behind, in, or beyond
  the line of scrimmage.
• The 9-yard marks required for 11 player games has
  been modified to 7-yard marks for games involving
  8 players per team.

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NATIONAL FEDERATIONRULES CHANGES FOR 2006

• The act of illegally touching the ball by an
  ineligible player carries the same penalty
  whether the act occurs behind, in, or beyond the
  line of scrimmage.
• It is no longer Offensive Pass Interference if
  an ineligible receiver touches or is touched by a
  legal forward pass beyond the neutral zone. Now,
  regardless of where the bat, muff, or catch
  occurs, the foul is ILLEGAL TOUCHING, penalized
  five yards and including a loss of down.

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NATIONAL FEDERATIONRULES CHANGES FOR 2006

• The language and definition of participation and
  substitution have been revised.
• Participation is now a defined term. This will
  facilitate decisions on illegal participation
  versus illegal substitution. The key point in
  making the determination is whether or not the
  person (player or non-player) participates during
  the down. This would include lining up in an
  offensive position and causing the opponent to
  defend/cover.

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NATIONAL FEDERATIONRULES CHANGES FOR 2006

• Phones and headsets are permitted for use by
  anyone during an authorized sideline timeout.
• Authorized sideline timeout shall be held
  directly in front of the team box and within the
  9-yard marks.
• During a charged timeout, a player or players
  may use the headset during a conference at the
  sideline. Every player is restricted if the
  conference is on the field and between the
  inbounds spots.
• Also, the permitted area for a sideline
  conference now is anywhere in front of the team
  box (25 to 25) and within the nine yard mark
  nearest the sideline (top of the numbers).

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NATIONAL FEDERATIONRULES CHANGES FOR 2006

• A definition has been added to define when a
  player becomes a kicker.
• The definition of a kicker has been modified. A
  player has kicker status when his knee, lower
  leg, or foot makes contact with the ball. This
  will aid in determining when protection begins.
• More latitude will be given to the defense in
  cases where a player in kicking formation gives
  the impression that a run or pass might occur.
  However, this change does not give the defense a
  free shot simply due to a bad snap.
• The Referee is encouraged to verbalize Balls
  away, alerting the defense that a kick has taken
  place.

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NATIONAL FEDERATIONRULES CHANGES FOR 2006

• The holder may now recover a snap and retain the
  same options of going back to a knee for the
  kick, or may rise again to advance, pass, or run
  the ball.
• The exception for the holder of a place kick has
  been modified. Previously, the holder could
  legally rise to catch an errant snap (in flight)
  and return a knee to the ground without ending
  the play. In 2006, the holder may also recover a
  grounded snap by rising and returning a knee to
  the ground without ending the play.

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NATIONAL FEDERATIONRULES CHANGES FOR 2006

• In either case, the holder must immediately
  return a knee to the ground after possessing the
  ball. The holder maintains the option to rise and
  run/pass after returning the knee to the ground.
• The holder may not legally pass/pitch the ball
  while having a knee or knees contacting the
  ground.

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NATIONAL FEDERATIONRULES CHANGES FOR 2006

• The word intentional has been removed from the
  definition of the spearing rule.
• The definition of spearing no longer includes
  the word intentional. Any act of spearing is
  now a foul. A flagrant act may still include a
  disqualification.
• Officials do not have the burden of determining
  the intent of a player who fouls.
• Coaches should not be teaching or condoning the
  use of the helmet in an unsafe manner.

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NATIONAL FEDERATIONRULES CHANGES FOR 2006

• The option to use a planned loose ball has
  been removed.
• No more Fumblerooski plays.
• Previously, if a team informed the Referee prior
  to running a planned loose ball play, it was
  legal. Language allowing this to occur has been
  removed.

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NATIONAL FEDERATIONRULES CHANGES FOR 2006

• Equipment Changes
• At least a four point chin strap is required to
  secure the helmet.
• All players must have and use a four-point chin
  strap. All four points shall be snapped. Coaches
  and officials have responsibility for the safety
  of players.

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NATIONAL FEDERATIONRULES CHANGES FOR 2006

• Equipment Changes
• Mouth guards shall be of any readily visible
  color, other than white or clear.
• All players must have and use a colored mouth
  piece. Entirely CLEAR or entirely WHITE
  mouthpieces are illegal. The key phrase in the
  rule change is readily visible.

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NATIONAL FEDERATIONRULES CHANGES FOR 2006

• Field Changes
• The official line-to-gain and down indicators
  shall be operated approximately 6 feet outside
  the sideline, where facilities permit.
• Many schools already have implemented this
  practice. Due to space limitations, some schools
  cannot.
• Officials and coaches are encouraged to work
  together, especially in the Team Box area, to
  accommodate this change. Increased safety for all
  is the goal.

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NATIONAL FEDERATIONRULES CHANGES FOR 2006

• Field Changes
• Advertising and/or commercial markings may be
  permitted in the end zone.
• End zones may now contain commercial
  advertising. The goal line, the end line, and
  sidelines in the end zone must be clearly marked
  and free from any advertisement. Further, no
  commercial advertising is permitted in the field
  of play.

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Mechanics Changes
Brian Mahoney
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The following are the ONLY allowable exceptions
to the NHFS Mechanic Manual !!!!!
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NHFS Mechanics Free Kicks
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Free Kick
B Opposite of press box on Ks line L Press
box side on Rs line U Press box side on
pylon H Opposite press box on pylon R Center
of field on goal line
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Free Kick
B and L use reverse fade on long returns R
May move U and H between the 20 and goal line
depending on the kickers ability
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NHFS Mechanics Scrimmage Kicks
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Scrimmage Kick
B Opposite side of press box, 10 yards wider
and 5 yards deeper than the deepest R player L
Down field on same yard line as B R moves to L
sideline covering kicker, sideline, goal line
and end line
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Scrimmage Kick
U favoring press box sideline covering snapper
inside Ks 10 ready to assist with the goal
line R and U Signal tip ball R Verbalize
when ball has been kicked
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Scrimmage Kick
B Drop bean bag on yard line where kick ends
(PSK) B Extend arm to point direction at end
of play and hold until seen by R
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NHFS Mechanics Coin Toss
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Coin Toss
R and U Enter from press box side R faces
scoreboard L Escorts home captains, stopping
at the numbers B Escorts visitor captains,
stopping at numbers H Stay with chain crew
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NHFS Mechanics Second Half Options
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Second Half
R and U Enter from press box side R faces
scoreboard L Escorts home captains, stopping
at the numbers B Escorts visitor captains,
stopping at numbers H Stay with chain crew
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NHFS Mechanics Running Plays
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Running Plays
H and L Plays ending in the middle of field
Square off at 900 Do not pass any player when
coming onto field Spot critical make way to
actual spot on the field
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Running Plays
H and L Runs to opposite side of field
Observe action behind the runner and assist with
action on QB after he gives up the ball Stay even
with runner or behind observing action behind U
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Running Plays
H an L - Clean up in the middle of field When
play ends make an effort for cross field spot
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Running Plays
H and L Out of Bounds your side Blow whistle
and signal time out Move to spot when players
have cleared Pivot to face out-of-bounds
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Running Plays
H and L - Only after all play has
stopped!!!!! Obtain ball and place at the
spot Assist with relay of another ball if
necessary B 18 to 20 yards and always deeper
than the deepest B player
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NHFS Mechanics Pass Plays
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Pass Plays
U Will turn on forward passes that cross the
LOS to assist on ruling on complete or
incomplete U - Primary responsibility for passes
beyond/behind the LOS B 18 to 20 yards and
always deeper than the deepest B player
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NHFS Mechanics Field Goals and Try
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Field Goal and Try
R 1-5 yards to the rear and 5-10 yards wide of
kick location Verbalize when ball has been
kicked B and L ID and announce eligible
receivers
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Swinging Gate
R On hook post B Non hook post H and L
normal positions
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Swinging Gate
After Shift normal positions
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NHFS Mechanics Goal Line
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Goal Line
B Starts on end line if snap is from the 15
yard line or inside Wings move to goal line
and straddle after snap YOUR CALL!!!! Start at
pylon and move back if needed
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Goal Line
When giving TD signal DO NOT MOVE, be
stationary Maintain until R sees the signal, DO
NOT TAKE YOUR EYES OFF THE PLAYERS!!!! TD signal
is NEVER echoed
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NHFS Mechanics Reverse Goal Line
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Reverse Goal Line
Inside the 3 yard line H and L will move to goal
line at the snap YOUR CALL!!!!
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Reverse Goal Line
Between the 3 and 10 yard lines R will share the
goal line with the wing that is facing him at the
snap
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Reverse Goal Line
Beyond the 10 yard line R will have the goal line
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Additional Mechanics
H and L will punch off backwards passes R will
arrange for captains at least three minutes prior
to kick off B and L will escort teams after half
time to field Delete VII(A)(3)(d) on page 78
When ball becomes dead give no visible
signal. Penalty enforcement H stays with the
box until the ball is placed following
enforcement. When possible all flags should be
covered Sideline warning the wing will throw the
flag into the air
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NHFS Mechanics Approved Signals Page 24
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Counting Players
11 Players Fist closed with arm extended Less
than 11 Players 10 fingers extended with hands
on thighs More than 11 Players Roll fingers at
chest height
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Receivers On/Off Line
Off the Line Extend arm with open hand towards
offensive backfield Two Widest Players Off the
Line 2 fingers in the air sweeping arm down to
offensive backfield Acknowledge Signal Extend
arm and point to the wing across the field
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Miscellaneous
Double Stakes Tap fists on top of each
other Previous Play Ended Out-of-Bounds Cross
arms in front of chest Backward Pass Extended
arm with close fist towards the offensive
backfield and held Unbalanced Line Wings to
use false start signal Numbering Exception
(scrimmage kicks) U raises open hand into the
air
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Blocking
Hank Mancini
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• Clarification of Blocking Rules
• 1. Everybody Holds! Everybody Grabs! The
  position of the feet is critical and there must
  be an effort to restrain an opponent.
• 2. If there is a potential for offensive holding
  but the action occurs away from the point of
  attack and has no effect on the play, offensive
  holding will not be called.
• 3. Holding shall NOT be called if a defender,
  while making a rip or swim technique, places
  himself into a position that looks like holdings,
  unless the offensive player uses that position to
  restrain the defender by turning or tugging him.

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• Clarification of Blocking Rules
• 4. All takedowns will be called regardless of
  position of the player on the field.
• 5. Double Team Blocking
• Officials will NOT call holding on double team
  blocks, unless there is a take down.
• When Legal becomes Illegal

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Chop Block
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• Clarification of Blocking Rules
• 6. Defensive Holding
• 7. Legal Blocking and Frame of the Body
• 8. When Legal blocking Becomes Illegal
• 9. Blocking Wide Receivers

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Blocking in the Back
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• Clarification of Blocks In the Back
• 1. The guideline is not whether both hands are on
  the back. (Back numbers)
• 2. The direction of the player being blocked.
  When blocked in the back illegally, a player will
  fall or move in the same direction as his initial
  momentum. (15o)
• 3. For side blocks with one hand on the back,
  look for which hand guides the player. If player
  being blocked moves sideways, block is legal. If
  player being blocked moves forward, block may be
  illegal.

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• Clarification of Blocks In the Back
• 4. Exception to these philosophies - Punting
  situations gunner and trailer
• 5. Shadow Blocking Do not need hands to block
  in the back

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Pass Interference
Tom Scarduzio
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Defensive Pass Interference

• Not Playing the Ball
• Contact by a defender who is not playing the
  ball, contact restricts the receivers
  opportunity to make the catch
• Playing Through the Back
• Playing through the back of a receiver in an
  attempt to make a play on the ball
• Arm Grab
• Grabbing a receivers arm(s) and restricting his
  opportunity to catch a pass
• Arm Bar
• Extending an arm across the body of a receiver
  and restricting his ability to catch a pass,
  regardless if the defender is playing the ball
• Cut Off
• Cutting off the path of a receiver by making
  contact with him without playing the ball
• Hook and Turn
• Hooking a receiver causing the receivers body to
  turn prior to the ball arriving

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Offensive Pass Interference

• Blocking
• Blocking downfield by an offensive player prior
  to or during the pass
• Push Off
• Initiating contact with a defender by shoving or
  pushing off thus creating a separation in an
  attempt to catch a pass
• Drive Through
• Driving through a defender who has established a
  position on the field

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OPI Philosophy

• See the contact look to see the QB and ball
  which side does the pass go to
• If you see Blocking by the offense and the pass
  has not been thrown (the QB has the ball), then
  call OPI (no matter where the ball is thrown).
• If you see contact by the offense (Push Off or
  Drive Through) and then see that the ball is in
  the air and coming to that side of the field -
  call OPI. If the ball is going to the other side
  of the field - do not call OPI.

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OPI Philosophy

• Illegal contact/holding on eligible receivers
• Holding eligible receiver

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• Have a Great Season!!!!