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Originally Posted by Theisey
Just curious. I know the rule, just not sure how to apply it.
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For what it's worth. Include advising the offended captain of when the clock will start if the penalty is accepted, and what will happen if the clock expires (untimed down or not) so he can make the proper decision. If the situation calls for an untimed down if the clock expires, I explain that fact to the captain of the opponent, usually in the presence of most of his teammates, so they are appropriately prepared for what may happen.
If the clock runs out and no play starts, I'll stop the clock, announce to both teams that we're going to have an untimed down, give the appropriate signal and whistle the ball RFP and life goes on.