Philosopy of 1 second

[mikesears]

We know that a team that after everyone has shifted that the entire team must be set for one second.

Philisophically, how many of you at the varsity level STRICTLY enforce the one second rule?

[Bob M.]

REPLY: If you're asking whether I count "One thousand-one" after any shift, then no, I don't. I pretty much do it by feel. Did everyone come still for a palpable pause. If so, I let it go. To me, it's one of those "I-know-it-when-I-see-it" kind of things.

[mikesears]

Originally posted by Bob M.
REPLY: If you're asking whether I count "One thousand-one" after any shift, then no, I don't. I pretty much do it by feel. Did everyone come still for a palpable pause. If so, I let it go. To me, it's one of those "I-know-it-when-I-see-it" kind of things.

I assumed most of us weren't "strict one-second guys". Just wanted to make sure my philosophy on this was correct. I want to see a distinct pause before the snap.

[jumpmaster]

When I see a shift, I verbalize to myself "one thousand-one". If I don't get that out, then I flag...usually. Depends on the sitch.

[Snake~eyes]

Originally posted by Bob M.
REPLY: If you're asking whether I count "One thousand-one" after any shift, then no, I don't. I pretty much do it by feel. Did everyone come still for a palpable pause. If so, I let it go. To me, it's one of those "I-know-it-when-I-see-it" kind of things.

I'm with Bob, you can just tell by looking if they weren't set long enough.

[JugglingReferee]

I'm not a one-second guy either.

I usually do it by feel, and that is usually only about 60 seconds. I try to go longer on the weekend.


Ooops... wrong topic. :O


I know a violation of the not-setting-for-one-full-second when I see it - but I don't think I let anything less than 3/4 of a second go.

[Bob Lyle]

Originally posted by mikesears
We know that a team that after everyone has shifted that the entire team must be set for one second.

Philisophically, how many of you at the varsity level STRICTLY enforce the one second rule?

I look for a momentary pause and if I see it, I don't flag. I'm not good enough to measure a second while doing the rest of job.

[waltjp]

Originally posted by mikesears
We know that a team that after everyone has shifted that the entire team must be set for one second.

Philisophically, how many of you at the varsity level STRICTLY enforce the one second rule?

Like a pitcher in the stretch, I look for a discernable stop.

[Green]

The one second count doesn’t have to be one second, it’s a guide. The first set of downs (for each team, when the game starts) is when the WH should made it clear, what he is going to allow, as being set for a second, so each team knows.

If a team is marginal at pausing for a second (and they didn’t gain an advantage or put their opponent to a disadvantage), say something like, to the QB (make sure you’re set.) As the game moves along, I think it’s good officiating to remind the QB if his team starts to become marginal with the one second.

With 4th and inches and the team goes on a quick count, is no doubt going to draw a flag.