Facemask Foul
Sometimes, coaches see a runner’s head jerk to the side and yell for a facemask flag. It’s important to understand the facemask foul rule, as not all contact to a player’s helmet…
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Don’t be a Quitter
Here is a Ray Lutz “Forward Progress” post from September 26, 2007 (Edited for clarity) Don’t quit on the play; keep officiating. Officiate a full 120 plays. Don’t quit on the passer…
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…
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…
Angle, Proximity, and Movement
If you’ve officiated basketball, you know the importance of moving to achieve the proper angle: 1) to get the correct view through player matchups and 2) to avoid being straight-lined. You’ll hear…
Pregame Meeting with Coaches
The pregame meeting with the coaches is the only chance to make a positive first impression. Your state’s mechanics manual should provide pregame meeting instructions. In Colorado, the referee decides which officials…
Make Super Bowl Calls
Here is a Ray Lutz “Forward Progress” post from August 14, 2007 (Edited for clarity) The Colorado Football Officials Association held its 2007 state-wide clinic on the last Saturday of July. Jerry…