Punt Situation

[bigjohn]

provided such kick has
been touched by a receiver who was clearly beyond the neutral zone at the time
of touching.


Also, doesn't the LJ release in 5 man mechanics, leaving this call to the L & the U?

http://football.refs.org/mechanics/punt5.html

[bigjohn]

How is that for USEFUL comment!

[bbcof83]

Originally Posted by bigjohn

How is that for USEFUL comment!

Better.

But the LJ would probably not stray far seeing that the punt was going to land very near the LOS.

[bigjohn]

He better!

Line Judge
Count Team B Players.
Once the ball is snapped, release and move downfield covering your side line to the deep receiver.
When it appears that the kick will be short and land inside your area of the field, you are responsible for:


Moving into position ruling on validity of catch or signal, ruling on interference
Being ready to take over runner if the return comes to your side.
Covering the runner all the way to the goal line (you have 120 yards of sideline responsibility.

[mikesears]

Originally Posted by bigjohn

provided such kick has
been touched by a receiver who was clearly beyond the neutral zone at the time
of touching.


Also, doesn't the LJ release in 5 man mechanics, leaving this call to the L & the U?

Punts and Scrimmage Kicks - 5 Man Mechanics - Football.Refs.Org

(H)L makes this call alone. U isn't moving up to line of scrimmage on a punt play.

[bigjohn]

Umpire

1. Count offensive team players, knowing the ineligibles.
2. Observe defensive man over center. (Avoid serious injury to the snapper.)
3. At the snap. step forward to the line of scrimmage.
4. Be alert for runs and passes; assist in covering short or blocked kicks.
5. Following the kick after the players go past your position, and on a signal from the Referee, turn and move towards the return areas, with particular attention to clips or illegal blocks or other fouls away from the ball.

[NorCalRef12]

Originally Posted by bigjohn

Umpire
3. At the snap. step forward to the line of scrimmage.

I'm not sure where you're getting these mechanics from, but why would the umpire want to limit his scope of vision of action at the line by stepping to the LOS at the snap? Stay back and watch for holds, illegal blocks, etc.

Once the players start clearing out, turn to watch the action of players going down to cover the punt.

[bigjohn]

Punts and Scrimmage Kicks - 5 Man Mechanics - Football.Refs.Org

[bbcof83]

Perhaps this is only a MN mechanic but on punt situations in 5 man we have the U in the backfield with the kicker opposite the R.

[bigjohn]

who is watching roughing the snapper?

[mikesears]

Originally Posted by bigjohn

Punts and Scrimmage Kicks - 5 Man Mechanics - Football.Refs.Org

From what I understand, Pennsylvania writes their own mechanics manual and this must be a PA mechanic. I am sure if I am wrong, somebody will correct me.

[bossman72]

Originally Posted by mikesears

From what I understand, Pennsylvania writes their own mechanics manual and this must be a PA mechanic. I am sure if I am wrong, somebody will correct me.

They only have that asinine 6 man manual that is home made. Everything else is NFHS I believe