07/15/19- Changes in 7-Person Mechanics Minimal for 2019

July 12, 2019 Football Blog Updates

Kickoff

Page 28/84 F.

Referee- if a short an onside kick is anticipated

1. take position near R’s 10-yard line and
2. be alert to assist other Game Officials.  

Field Goal Attempt or Try From Any Distance

On page 52 & 108 II

      The Linesman will

1. Be in the correct position: same as a run or pass play. 

On page 118, II

      The Line Judge will

1. Be in the correct position: same as a run or pass play.

Running Play

Page 124

Back Judge:  E. be on the end line when the ball is snapped from or inside the 25-yard line and the goal line belongs to the wing officials.

Bean Bag Mechanics

Page 127

Back Judge will only drop a bean bag on punts when the kick is returned by R or to mark the spot of the catch inside the 5-yard line.

Back Judge will not drop a bean bag anytime he has the spot and R didn’t return the kick.

Running Play

Page 133/141

Side Judge/Field Judge:  be in initial position on the goal line when the ball is snapped from the 20 25-yard line to the 6-yard line.