Demonstrated Restriction
Here is a Ray Lutz “Forward Progress” post from August 11, 2012 (Edited for clarity) I like to talk a lot about holding calls because I think a lot of them that…
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Consistency
I’ve seen quite a bit of discussion on social media about how states differ regarding guidelines, interpretations, policies, and uniform rules. I want to offer this for consideration: On the first page…
Batting and Kicking are Intentional Acts
Rule 2-2: Batting is intentionally slapping or striking the ball with the arm or hand. Rule 2-24-1: A kick is the intentional striking of the ball with the knee, lower leg, or…
Double Action
Here is a Ray Lutz “Forward Progress” post from October 31, 2008 (Edited for clarity) One of the glaring errors we as officials have consistently made over the years involved the “double…
NFHS – NCAA Rules Differences
In 2022, there were 534 rules differences between the NFL and NCAA and 263 rules differences between the NCAA and NFHS. Coaches and spectators often complain about a decision we make based…
Penalty Enforcement (Special Enforcement Rules)
We devoted the last seven days to examining Rule 10-4 articles. Let’s conclude our penalty enforcement “series” by unpacking Rule 10-5. These fouls have special enforcement provisions and options for the offended…
Penalty Enforcement (20-Yard Line and Goal Line)
The Rule 10-4-7 (20-yard line penalty enforcement) and 10-4-8 (goal line penalty enforcement) articles contain multiple components and the corresponding plays rarely occur on the field. As such, we may be tempted…
Penalty Enforcement (End of the Run or Related Run) (Rule 10-4-6)
Rules 10-2-2d through 10-2-2g identify the penalty enforcement basic spot as the previous spot when fouls occur behind the line of scrimmage and/or when the run or related run ends behind the…