What To Do When (Part 2)
What to do when you communicate with a receiver about his position relative to the line or backfield and the ball is snapped while the receiver moves? As players leave the huddle…
What to do when you communicate with a receiver about his position relative to the line or backfield and the ball is snapped while the receiver moves? As players leave the huddle…
Our Colorado Football Officials Association President, John Conklin, gave an outstanding presentation called “What To Do When” at our state clinic. I want to devote a few Ready for Play articles to…
Here is a Ray Lutz “Forward Progress” post from September 3, 2008 (Edited for clarity) Here is the rule: Rule 7, Section 5, ART. 12 . . . Ineligible A players may…
Here is a Ray Lutz “Forward Progress” post from August 15, 2008 (Edited for clarity) An experienced umpire who is at ease with the position understands about moving obliquely forward (executed by…
Many of the Ready for Play posts have focused on wing mechanics. It’s time we give the umpires some attention. The umpire interacts with the players more than any other official. The…
Rule 9-6 addresses illegal participation. This article will focus on a player who steps out of bounds, either purposefully or accidentally without being blocked out of bounds. Note: Rule 9-6-1 says if…
Keep our hands out of our pockets! (Sorry, it’s a pet peeve.) The Field and Markings. Depending on the level of play, officials may find multiple issues with initial equipment placement. The…
A good ball person is essential to keeping the game in a good rhythm or flow. Introduce yourself and write down the ball person(s) name(s). Tell the ball person(s) they are an…