I'm guessing that your question is directed at snap infraction fouls (illegal procedure, off sides, etc).

As a linesman on my crew, I run in with the penalty vs signaling. I do this, even if I throw the flag on the side of the offending team. Not only am I ensuring that both me and linesjudge have the same penalty (if he also threw a flag), but then I can give the referee the number of the offender. This way, the linesjudge can tell the coach on his side who the offender was (if penalty was against him). But I do not signal from the sideline.

For spot fouls, another official will cover my flag while I go in and report my penalty to WH.


Serg


[Edited by VaASAump on Sep 13th, 2004 at 12:26 PM]