Signal for 25sec. clock when kept on field?

[bigdill52]

who keeps and what if any signal giving on count down?

[JRutledge]

Not sure if this is the NF standard, but our state it is the BJ that keeps the time. And they count down from 20 seconds until the clock runs out with a basketball style count (up high). And we are asked to do that even if there is a play clock in the stadium being used.

Peace

[HLin NC]

5 man-BJ

Hand held up at :15 sec mark. Basketball style count at :05.

Usually there will be an asst. coach to monitor if we are forced into that scenario. All of our HS but one have :25 sec clocks on the field.

4 man- R
He will just tell the QB to step it up. We only use 4 man in youth and MS so hopefully we aren't flagging for delay anyway.

[IAUMP]

In Iowa, the play clock (if not visible on the field) is kept by the Back Judge. However, we are instructed not to use the Basketball style count. It is felt that doing this gives the offense an unfair advantage.

[Welpe]

Here either the B (5+ man crew) or the R (< 5 man crew) will raise his hand when the count reaches 10 sec and put it straight out to the side when it is at 5 seconds.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by IAUMP

In Iowa, the play clock (if not visible on the field) is kept by the Back Judge. However, we are instructed not to use the Basketball style count. It is felt that doing this gives the offense an unfair advantage.

Really? As opposed to actually seeing the clock?

[HLin NC]

It is felt that doing this gives the offense an unfair advantage.

I kind of understand as B/R sure can't have someone turn around to monitor but I'm sure B's coach would be interested to know how much time is left too.

[JasonLJ]

Originally Posted by IAUMP

In Iowa, the play clock (if not visible on the field) is kept by the Back Judge. However, we are instructed not to use the Basketball style count. It is felt that doing this gives the offense an unfair advantage.

This is also the same in PA.