Class 1Intro – New Rules – 4-Man Mechanics – Youth

Football - Definitions

• Welcome

• New Rules

• 4-Man Mechanics

• Youth Football

• Definitions

• Video 5 Blocking & Holding

Welcome

National Federation of StateHigh School Associations

2011Football

Points of Emphasis

2011 NFHSFootball Point of Emphasis

1. Concussions, Contact Both to andWith the Helmet, and HelmetTechnology and Proper HelmetFitting

4 Person Mechanics

Coin TossR/U in the middle of the fieldL/H walk captains to the middle of the field, stopping at the nine-yard marks. Kick-OffR on the GL opposite the pressbox, counts R playersU on the 15yd line, pressbox side, counts R playersL responsible for the ball and K restraining line, counts K playersH straddling R restraining line, counts K players

4 Person Mechanics Normal Kickoff

4 Person Mechanics Onside Kickoff

4 Person Mechanics

Scrimmage Play*Counting playersR/U count Team A players, signal when offense breaks huddleH/L count Team B players, signal after the ready for play*Nearest player On/Off LOSOff the line – extend arm with open hand towards offensive backfield. Drop arm when opposite wing official acknowledges with point across.On the line – DO NOT SIGNAL 

4 Person Mechanics

Scrimmage kickR position 3-5 yards outside the tight end and 2-3 yards behind the kicker, on L’s side of fieldU position 4-7 yards deep, on L’s side of fieldH same as scrimmage play, do not leave until the ball crosses the LOSL position 5 yards deeper and 10 yards wider than the deepest B receiver 

4 Person MechanicsPunts

4 Person Mechanics

Field Goal/PAT*Snapped inside the 15 yard line:R position to rule on non-hook postU position 4-7 yards deep, on L’s side of fieldH same as scrimmage play, rule on possible roughing/running into the kicker/holderL position under hook post, sound whistle once ball is dead *Snapped outside the 15 yard line:R position to L’s side of field, rule on roughing/running into the kicker/holderU same as aboveH same as scrimmage playL position between uprights, rule on both uprights and crossbar, sound whistle once ball is dead 

4 Person MechanicsFG/Try Plays

4 Person Mechanics

Goal-line PlayWhen snapped between the 15 and 5 yd lines: release downfield staying ahead of the runner to the GLWhen snapped between the 5 yd line and GL: release to the GL and officiate back to the ball SignalsUse approved signals from the AIA Official’s Handbook 

Youth Football Points of Emphasis!

• We will be working for 3 leagues this season:- Junior Football Arizona (JFA)- Pop Warner (PW) - Phoenix American Youth Football (PHX)

• Review youth rules. These will be available on website prior to the start of the season. Different rules for various leagues. Leagues are discussing these rules now. As soon as we have them they will be made available on the AZFOA website.

Youth Football Points of Emphasis!

• Make sure you are a member of the AZFOA and the AIA.

• We do not have any youth schedules as of yet. Please be patient.

• Log onto Arbiter and makes sure all information is correct.

• Block our any dates unable to work as far into the future as possible ASAP. We are going to attempt to assign multiple weeks at one time. Before you decline the game, be sure you have blocked the date previously on your Arbiter account.

Youth Football Points of Emphasis!

• Accept games no later than 8:00 AM the Wednesday prior to game date. After the date and time listed on your assignment, you may very well find yourself removed from the assignment.

• If you are not sure of the game site, look at your Arbiter assignment. Directions are included with your assignment.

• Uniforms worn for any and all youth games are to be the same as directed in the AIA official’s manual. The long parachute, baggy shorts are not acceptable. Short provided by officials suppliers are acceptable. Shirts are to be tucked in. Hats should be clean.

Youth Football Points of Emphasis!

• Be aware of 4 man mechanics, all positions. Certified official should be able to step in and work any position on the field.

• Review mechanics for measurements, PAT, kickoff, etc.

• Arrive promptly for games, a minimum of 20 minutes prior to game time.

• Before you call the Assignor with an issue, make sure you have extinguished all other

• Contact crew members prior to game day to ensure all know date, time location, and special rules.

Youth Football Points of Emphasis!

• If there is a problem and you are unable to work the assigned or accepted game. Do not rely upon a message, email etc. Make sure you speak with the assignor or the crew chief on your crew. This is your responsibility.

• Realize that some associations are not able to provide food due to health code restrictions

• Act professional. Remember you are being paid to work the games.

• Look professional. Clean uniform. Do not get dressed on the field. Be prepared.

Youth Football Points of Emphasis!

• Get it right. Talk things over if not sure. Work with the newer officials. Help them out.

• Be willing to work at multiple locations during the season.

• If assigned to work with newer officials count it as a privilege, someone had to work with each of us to help out at one time or another.

• Make sure you pay is correct before you leave the field. Again be professional in addressing league officials.

Youth Football Points of Emphasis!

• Don’t be too overly officious. • Don’t embarrass yourself or the AzFOA!• Assignors will not accept calls, emails, etc, on

Sunday’s.

Have Fun!

Certified Rule Meetings

Definitions

Video

5 – Blocking & Holding