Goal line run

[Patton]

The other thing to add to the other valuable information provided is to slow down on the touchdown signal. Give your opposite wing a glance and make sure he's not charging in, selling a spot short of the goal line. It also gives you a little extra time to process what you just saw and be certain with your call.

[Jimmie24]

Another thing to remember. GET to the goal line. Don't go up with the play. When the ball is snapped immediately move the couple of yards to the goal line. Then rule as you are stationary.

[With_Two_Flakes]

Five and in, your first move is straight to the goal line and be waiting for the runner. The way I remember it is the Jackson Five song "Got to be there".

If is is punched up the middle, then take your time before you signal, your first eye contact is to the other wing to see what he has - he might've seen the knee down and be selling a spot. It seems like an hour in your head, but actually it only takes a second to look.

[Forksref]

Get to the goal line ASAP after the snap. This may include 'reverse goal line' if A is going out so you can rule on a safety.

If you have him down before the ball crosses the GL, then hit the whistle and run in pointing to the ground, selling your call, "NO NO he's down here!!"

If you loose sight of the ball, then you need to go in to the pile and search. Don't rush your signal or whistle.

Watch the ball and the knee at the same time. This is why we get paid the big bucks.