Mine, as the referee.
Running plays: As the referee
1. look for chin straps of defensive players
2. declare ball RFP
3. jog back to 12-13 yards while looking for chin straps of offensive players
4. once a series, check for 5 lineman numbered 50-79
5. offense player count with Marly (U)
6. watch backs for FS
7. after snap watch ball, runner, blocks around him until he reaches NZ
8. run parallel to LOS if sweep or option
9. continue to watch QB after handoff for illegal contact, then watch blocks around runner I can help on key blocks on sweeps in front of runner or behind whichever look like possible problems.
Pass plays:
1. def/off chin straps, RFP, lineman #s, player count with Marly (U), watch backs for false start
2. watch for holding especially of tackles or anyone close to QB
3. stay behind QB and roll with him
4. yell balls away and stay with QB until no longer any jeopardy
Punts:
1. def/off chin straps, RFP, lineman #s, player count with Marly (U), watch backs for false start
2. set up 2 yards in front of punter and very wide
3. see punter gets snap and does not have knee touch ground
4. watch for holding especially on rush ends and yell balls away
5. see that punter does not get run into or roughed
6. see that ball is going downfield and if going OOBs, watch and line up wings with OOBs spot
7. move chains after making sure no flags are down
Free kicks:
1. count R and K players
2. watch Haas for onside kick signal
3. signal RFP
4. wind clock on touching by R
5. if deep kick, watch ball till release to U and L
6. watch for BBW, BIB, clips, and holds by R
Field goals and trys:
1. def/off chin straps, RFP, lineman #s, player count with Marly (U), watch backs for false start
2. set up on hash and on 14 yard line
3. watch for holding especially on anyone threatening blocking the kick, yell balls away
4. see that holder or kicker does not get run into or roughed
5. dont blow whistle if FG gets blocked and try to stay ahead of runner on block return
6. turn and give good signal of good or no good to pressbox
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