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AzFOA White Hat Clinic

Coaches Clinic

2006

Welcome

Don CerimeliPresident AzFOA

AzFOA White Hat

• 9:00 am to Noon – Officials

• 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm – Coaches

THE SAME MESSAGE GETS EVERYONE ON THE SAME PAGE!!!

AzFOA White Hat/Coaches 2006

TODAY’S AGENDA

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

BIG GOALS

• ALL CREWS ON THE SAME PAGE

• TEACH THE COACHES WHAT’S ON THAT PAGE

• EXECUTE !!!!!!!!! – EVERY GAME

– EVERY NIGHT

– EVERY ARIZONA OFFICIAL

OFFICAL’S CODE OF ETHICS(official’s manual page 6)

• 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.

Challenge• Challenge 1 –

– Get into the rule book more than ever.

• Challenge 2 – – Learn today’s Mechanics/Changes

• Challenge 3 – – Must control the game and the sidelines!!!!!!!!

• We MUST enforce “Pursuing Victory With Honor”

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

• 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

AzFOA White Hat/Coaches 2006

Rules

2005 Review

Bob Sietsema

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.


• 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.

• 7-5: Only one forward pass may be thrown each down.

5 yards and loss of down.



• 7-5-10: Hindering an opponent’s 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.


• 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”.


ANY RULES QUESTIONS ABOUT 2005 ?

AIA EXECUTIVE BOARD

FOOTBALL AMENDMENTS FOR 2006

AIA EXECUTIVE BOARD FOOTBALL AMENDMENTS FOR 2006

• OVERTIME FOR ALL VARSITY GAMES

• NEW SPEED UP RULE


• 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.


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.


COMMENTS ON THE 42 POINT

SPEED UP RULEThe 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.


Any questions on the

AIA Executive Board

2006 changes ?

2006 NFHS

Rule Changes

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 operatedapproximately 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.


• 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.


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.


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.

NATIONAL FEDERATIONRULES CHANGES FOR 2006Phones 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).

NATIONAL FEDERATIONRULES CHANGES FOR 2006A 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 “Ball’s away”, alerting the defense that a kick has taken place.

NATIONAL FEDERATIONRULES CHANGES FOR 2006The 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.

NATIONAL FEDERATIONRULES CHANGES FOR 2006In 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.

NATIONAL FEDERATIONRULES CHANGES FOR 2006The 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.


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.


Equipment ChangesAt 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.


Equipment ChangesMouth 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”.


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.


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.

Blocking

Hank Mancini

• 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.


– 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

Chop Block


– 6. Defensive Holding

– 7. Legal Blocking and Frame of the Body

– 8. When Legal blocking Becomes Illegal

– 9. Blocking Wide Receivers

Blocking in the Back

• 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.

• 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

Pass Interference

Tom Scarduzio

• Not Playing the Ball– Contact by a defender who is not playing the ball, contact restricts the receiver’s

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 receiver’s 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 receiver’s body to turn prior to the ball arriving

Defensive Pass Interference

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

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.

OPI Philosophy• Illegal contact/holding on eligible receivers

• Holding eligible receiver

Silent Language to Help Coaches

AZFOA Coaches Clinic

Brian Mahoney


• Counting Players– The Referee and the Umpire count the offense– The Back Judge and Line Judge will count the

defense• 11 Players – arm extended in front of the official with a

closed fist

• Less than 11 Players – ten fingers extended with hands on thighs

• More than 11 Players – roll fingers at chest height


• Receivers on/off the line of scrimmage– Extended arm with an OPEN hand towards offensive

backfield, indicates nearest man towards him is OFF the line

– Two widest players OFF the line – 2 fingers in the air sweeping arm towards the offensive back field

– Acknowledgement from opposing wing official – extend the arm and point to that official

• Delay of Game– Back Judge will give a visible 5 second count after 20 seconds

for the delay of game, unless there is a 25 second clock on the field


• Clock Status– On the Snap – snap fingers or arms folded across the chest

– On the Ready for Play – roll the index finger in a circle

– Previous Play Ended Out of Bounds - Cross arms in front of chest

• More than 10 yards to gain– “Double Stakes” – tap fist on top of each other

• Pass – Forward or Backwards– Extend arm with a closed fist in the direction of the offensive

back field and hold


• Unbalanced Line– Wing officials will give the “False Start” signal

• Numbering Exception– Umpire will raise open hand into the air

• The “Tape” – 5 yard mark for line to gain– Less Than/More Than or Inside/outside


• Common Things We Hear– “Blow the whistle before someone gets hurt”

• Fundamental Statement – the whistle seldom kills the play. The official MUST see the ball, with clear possession and progress stopped or the player is down by rule

– “Am I ok?” – by a receiver– “You have to talk to me!!!!”– “That was an uncatchable pass”– “There’s 12 in the huddle” or “They broke the

Huddle with 12”– “The back can reset”


• Other Considerations– QB MUST be under the center PRIOR to a man going

into motion– Disconcerting signals/stomping by the Defense– Defense CAN be called for a block in the back or

block below the waist– Free Kicks – 40 yard line is a plane not the feet– Deception – 3 in and four out/”I need a tee”– PAT/FG – holder must rise in order to pitch or

participate


• Other Considerations– Conserving time – spiking MUST be a hand to hand

snap, not a shot gun– Catch – one foot in and demonstrate control to

COMMPLETE the catch– Snap infraction – center lifts the ball to snap it for a

kick; advantage/disadvantage– LISTEN TO THE OFFICAL!!!!! – they give hints on

staying out of trouble to the players


• When in Doubt– Incomplete pass or fumble…….. Incomplete– Forward or Backward pass……. Forward– Kick or pass touched or not……. Not– Passer has thrown or fumbled…. Pass– Apparently injured or not…….... Injured– Apparently unconscious or not… Unconscious– Accident or intentional…………. Accident when

Contact, Touching, and Kicking


• When in Doubt– Legal block or clip……….…….. Incomplete– Block above or clip……….……. Above– 5 – 15 Face Mask………………. 15 yards– 5 – 15 Roughing Kicker/Holder. 15 Yards

Any questions?

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Documents

rules reviewhighlights

rules questions

rules reviewhighlights

special timing rules

todays agenda2005 rules

pass interference

illegal pass

forward pass