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Originally Posted by bob jenkins
They can use as much as they want, but (by rule) play resumes at the second horn. Exactly how it's administered will vary by area.
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Two methods, based on experimentation in this area, have improved things appreciably:
1) Brief mention in pregame with coaches: "Have your players ready to come out on the first horn, we'd like to make the ball live on the second." When this is stated, they are better at it than when this is not stated.
2) When officials go the huddle and say "First Horn", a whistle from each after saying that seems also to bring 'em out better prior to the second horn. When we've done it, it's better. When we don't, it isn't.
Lather, rinse, repeat.
Your results may vary.