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Originally posted by JimNayzium
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I do realize the savvy referee not marking the ball ready for play say at the end of the quarter or half unless he absolutely has to, i am talking about the normal flow. It seems the white cap should never just stand there waiting....am I wrong on this one....(i am wrong a good bit)
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Personally, my crew tries to set a rhythm where the ball is marked ready for play within 7 seconds after a running play and 12 after a pass.
Most coaches know our rhythm is quick and adapt to it. This does produce a problem for teams where the QB runs to the sideline to get the play. But a 25-second violation later they get it.
On a first down it will depend upon how fast the box can be in place. Once the stake of the box hits the ground, the whistle blows.
In the normal course of a game the only time I can find it reasonably necessary for a delay is a quick repair of equipment like to snap a chin strap.
However, just yesterday I had a problem with a ball boy not clearing the field on a few occasions requiring a delay.
To sum it up, a referee normally sets a rhythm and it should be consistent during the entire game.