Moving the chains

[Tom Hinrichs]

When we have a first down:
1. Our LJ is usually the first to stop the clock. Make sure the clock is stopped-sometimes we signal, but the clock still runs.
2. Once the White Hat gets the first down indication (with us it's a small jab of the index finger, plus the verbal, "you've got one," by the LJ) the White Hat will signal the HL to move the chains. (We use one hand moving the palm to the shoulder.-)
3. While the chains are moving- the white hat will signal first down.
4. Following the first down signal, the white hat will wait until the chains are set and the HL points to the white hat.
5. The ready comes after the signal from the HL.

Key Points:
1. Stop the clock- make sure
2. Verbalize the first down
3. Dont get into a hurry- make sure not to sound the ready until the chains are set.

This is another situation where it pays to be deliberate-the clock is stopped, so take your time.