Referee TD Signal question.

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Originally posted by Jim S
I signal both. The first just says we have the ball in the EZ, like any other official signaling. The score isn't awarded until after you have a chance to check the rest of the crew. Once they've all shown clear, award the TD as on any other play. But go upfield a bit and give it to the pressbox.

I agree with Jim. The first signal says the ball is in the EZ and it stops the clock. The second one actually awards the score once you've checked there was nothing else on the play.

I don't think you need to go very far upfield to give the second signal. Just get out in the open so that you can be seen.