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Xtreme South Football League 5 Man Mechanics

Xtreme South Football League 5 Man Mechanics. Edited by David Smith Director of Officials. XSFL Mechanics – 5 man. Coin Toss Breaking the Star Before Kickoff After Kickoff Basic Scrimmage Position Prior to the Snap Running Plays. XSFL Mechanics 5 man (cont’d).

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Xtreme South Football League 5 Man Mechanics

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  1. Xtreme South Football League 5 Man Mechanics Edited by David Smith Director of Officials January 2012

  2. XSFL Mechanics – 5 man • Coin Toss • Breaking the Star • Before Kickoff • After Kickoff • Basic Scrimmage Position • Prior to the Snap • Running Plays

  3. XSFL Mechanics 5 man (cont’d) • Passing Plays • Scrimmage Kicks • SK’s - Field Goals & Try Attempts • SK’s – Field Goals & Try Fakes • Goal Line – Inside 10 yard line • Measurements

  4. Coin Toss PRESS BOX Referee / Umpire Position on the 45 yard lines on press box side. R on the right hand side facing mid field. When LJ and BJ have captains ready, Jog out to middle of field together LJ R U H BJ G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G

  5. Coin Toss Referee Will motion for Captains to come out BJ / LJ Have captains aligned with speaking captain on end next to Referee Escort Captains to the top of the numbers Release captains on to R / U Then move over to the 50 at top of the numbers PRESS BOX LJ R U H BJ G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G

  6. Star Positions PRESS BOX Line Judge Will bring football in from the home team side and give to Back Judge After final instructions from Referee ALL Break and hustle to Kickoff Positions LJ BJ R U H G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G

  7. Before Kickoff Back Judge Position on K’s free-kick line Hand ball to kicker and advise Referee location. Inform K to wait for RFP signal Count K Players Move to sideline on press box side Hold hand in the air to inform Referee when ready PRESS BOX BJ G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G

  8. Before Kickoff Line Judge Position on R’s 10 yard line on press box side Count R Players Ensure coaches, players, substitutes are in proper location Hold hand in air to inform Referee when ready PRESS BOX LJ G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G

  9. Before Kickoff PRESS BOX Linesman Position on R’s 10 yard line with line-to-gain equipment Ensure coaches, players, substitutes and others in proper location Count R Players Hold hand in the air to inform Referee when ready H G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G

  10. Before Kickoff PRESS BOX Umpire Move to R’s Free Kick line opposite the press box on side line Ensure coaches, players, substitutes and others in proper location Count K players and signal to Back Judge Hold arm in air to inform Referee when ready U G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G

  11. Before Kickoff PRESS BOX Referee Position near R’s 5 yard line center of field Count R Players signal to H and L Check other officials in position and signal ball ready for play Make sure K has at least 4 players on either side of ball when kicked LJ BJ R H U G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G

  12. After Kickoff Referee Kicks middle, start clock when kick is touched (other than first touching by K) Cover goal line Pick up runner and follow until released to covering official Watch blocks No more than 2 players may be wedge blocking for R If Kick is caught in end zone it may be returned PRESS BOX R G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G

  13. Referee If kick goes OOB determine if touched by R inbounds If kick touches ground then goes into end zone or receiver catches in end zone and takes a knee, move in front of receiver, sound whistle, signal touchback Kicks outside inbounds lines, move cautiously with play Observe actions behind play and clean up. Watch blocks After Kickoff PRESS BOX R G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G

  14. Line Judge On deep kicks to corner move toward pillion to rule on kick OOB or Touchback observe blocks on 2 widest K players on your side On kicks middle or your side, start Clock when kick is touched (other than first touching by K) observe blocks on 2 widest K players on your side Pick up runner and follow until released to Back Judge Kicks opposite side, move cautiously with play observe actions behind play and clean up After Kickoff PRESS BOX LJ BJ G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G

  15. Linesman On deep kicks to corner move toward pillion to rule on kick OOB or Touchback On kicks middle or your side, start Clock when kick is touched (other than first touching by K) observe blocks on 2 widest K players to your side Pick up runner and follow until released to Umpire Kicks opposite side, move cautiously with play observe actions behind play and clean up After Kickoff PRESS BOX H U G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G

  16. After Kickoff Umpire Watch for free-kick line infractions (LBF drop flag) Be Alert for first touching by K prior to R’s free-kick line and bean bag if necessary Determine if kick goes OOB and flag if not touched by R Pick up runner from Linesman on long runs PRESS BOX U G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G

  17. After Kickoff Umpire Kick Opposite Side Move cautiously toward play being ready to rule on your sideline if play reverses (Stay wide) Observe action of players in your area watch for fouls away from the ball Help Back Judge with goal line on long runs PRESS BOX U G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G

  18. Back Judge Watch for off sides by the kicking team (LBF drop flag) Watch action on or by kicker (Cheep Shots) Determine if kick goes OOB and flag if not touched by R Move down sideline while watching for fouls Keep spacing with Line Judge Pick up runner from Line judge responsibility for the goal line on long returns After Kickoff PRESS BOX LJ BJ G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G

  19. Alignment Umpire will move up to Kickers free kick line Opposite the press box with BJ H / LJ will move up to Receivers free kick line Be alert for first touching with bean bag in hand raise hand when ready Referee take normal position deep. Check that all officials are ready, then give RFP Obvious Onside Kick PRESS BOX LJ BJ R H U G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G

  20. Basic Scrimmage Position Referee A’s backfield 14 – 16 yards behind LOS* on Throwing arm side of QB outside TE Must be able to view tackle on your side** and football Keys Snap, Tackle, Ball Umpire 5 to 8 yards off ball as to not interfere with vision or movement of Linebackers or defensive backs. R U G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0

  21. Basic Scrimmage Position LJ Linesman & Line Judge Start on side line OFF the field straddling line-of-scrimmage. Back Judge 25 yards off the ball AND always deeper than deepest back R BJ U H G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0

  22. Prior to Snap (All Plays) Referee Declare ball ready-for-play Count A players signal to Umpire Check that all A players are set for one second prior to snap. Watch for snap infractions, illegal shifts, and false starts R G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0

  23. Prior to Snap (All Plays) Umpire Vary position to not block view of B players or allow A to use you as interference Count A Players signal to Referee Check five players on line numbered 50-79 Be ready to rule on snap infractions, false starts, encroachments, disconcerting signals by defense and be aware of B players line up in free blocking zone Keys center and two guards U G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0

  24. Prior to Snap (All Plays) Linesman & Line Judge Check down number on box and signal down Extend arm back with fist extended toward backfield to indicate A player closest to you off the LOS Check to see if all backs, flankers, split ends in legal position and check eligibility Determine if player in motion’s movement is legal LJ H G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0

  25. Prior to Snap (All Plays) Linesman & Line Judge Check for no more than 4 in the backfield Help in determining false start, encroachment, interference with snap Count players of team on your sideline and be alert for illegal substitutes signal to Back judge when on Defense LJ 1 2 3 4 H G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0

  26. Prior to Snap (All Plays) Back Judge Responsible for 25 / 40 second count Provide a visible count of the last 5 seconds when 25 / 40 second field clock is not utilized Count B players signal to Linesman or Line Judge witch ever team is on Defense Turn stance slightly to strength of formation Linesman and Line Judge will key off of you to determine their keys for pass coverage BJ G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0

  27. Keys and Priorities (All Plays) Balanced Formation These are initial keys until play develops then use man/zone/man coverage general zones are shown here When no strength is declared, Line Judge side considered strength Back Judge Key: End Line Judge side with Zone Linesman Key: End on his side with Zone Line Judge Key: First back out to his side with Zone LJ Back Judge Zone Line Judge Zone BJ Linesman Zone H G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0

  28. Keys and Priorities (All Plays) LJ Strength to Linesman Back Judge Key: Widest Receiver on Lineman’s side Linesman Key: Second receiver in on his side Line Judge Key: End his side Man/zone/man as play develops BJ H G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0

  29. Keys and Priorities (All Plays) LJ Strength to Line Judge Back Judge Key: Widest Receiver on Line Judge side Linesman Key: End his side Line Judge Key: Second Receiver in on his side of formation Man Zone Man as play develops BJ H G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0

  30. Keys and Priorities (All Plays) “Trips” Formation Back Judge Key: Two outside receivers Linesman Key: End his side Line Judge Key: Inside receiver his side formation Man Zone Man as play develops Note: Reverse coverage for trips formations to Linesman side LJ BJ H G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0

  31. Keys and Priorities (All Plays) “Spread Formation Note: Formation is balanced Back Judge favors Line Judge side Back Judge Key: Two outside receivers Linesman Key: End to his side Line Judge Key: End to his side Man Zone Man as play develops LJ BJ H G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0

  32. Keys and Priorities (All Plays) Motion Initial Coverage same as Strength to Linesman Motion to Line Judge Back Judge Key: Change to Man in Motion keeps him all the way Linesman Key: Change to End his side Line Judge Key: End his side Note H has motion man turning up before the snap. His initial move was away from H. He will keep this responsibility until the snap. Reverse if motion the other way LJ BJ H G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0

  33. Keys and Priorities (All Plays) Motion Initial Coverage same as Strength to Lineman Motion to Line Judge Note: Back Judge turns to Line Judge side to indicate strength and coverage change Linesman: Switches to end on his side when motion man crosses center Line Judge: Keeps end on his side Back Judge: switches from end on Linesman side to motion man when he crosses center LJ BJ H G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0

  34. Running Play Referee Key Snap then tackle to your side for initial run/pass read Responsible for QB and action around him to the neutral zone Assist Umpire with watching blocks at point of attack on LOS R G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0

  35. Running Play Referee Move behind play toward side of field where play advances and cover runner until reaching neutral zone or if down near line-of-scrimmage Watch action behind ball and away from runner, action on quarterback, and backward or forward passes. If runner goes out of bounds near LOS assist with bringing players and football back onto field R G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0

  36. Referee When ball is dead, move to location and signal next down Help relay ball and assist umpire with spot If first down, stop clock and signal. First Down If Offense is substituting players hold Umpire over ball with both fists extended to give Defense time to match up Make sure all officials ready to go before signaling ball ready for play Note: Ready for Play not necessary when 40 Second play clock is running Running Play R G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0

  37. Running Play Umpire Key Center and two guards Read point of attack (POA) Watch line play for illegal action around ball carrier and in free blocking zone Move accordingly depending on play working inside out Be alert for fumbles beyond neutral zone and help determine who gains possession After play spot ball U G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0

  38. Running Play Linesman Action toward you Work OFF the field Observe actions of linemen your side and blockers in front of ball carrier Pick up responsibility of ball carrier, mark forward progress and stop clock if out of bounds hold spot and watch action out of bounds Stop clock if ball carrier crosses line to gain H G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0

  39. Running Play Linesman Action away from you Move cautiously down field be ready for reverse action Observe action behind play Be ready to help with forward progress spot Accordion in after play to clean up action, then move back to position on sideline H G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0

  40. Running Play Line Judge Action toward you Work OFF the field Observe actions of linemen your side and blockers in front of ball carrier Pick up responsibility of ball carrier, mark forward progress and stop clock if first down. When out of bounds hold spot and watch action out of bounds Stop clock if ball carrier crosses line to gain LJ G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0

  41. Running Play Line Judge Action away from you Move cautiously down field ready for reverse action Observe action behind play Be ready to help with forward progress spot If the dead ball spot is near or beyond the line to gain stop clock Accordion in after play to clean up, then move back to position on sideline LJ G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0

  42. Running Play Back Judge Work inside out Move to maintain triangle coverage with Umpire, Linesman or Line Judge on runs to side zones Work play to sideline and move into dead ball area assisting covering official On out of bounds runs hustle over to assist with getting players and ball back onto field Goal line responsibility on long runs LJ U BJ G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0

  43. Passing Plays Referee Key tackle to your side Watch blocking Remain wider and deeper than passer If QB scrambles go with him he is your main responsibility After pass released, verbally alert defenders and observe action on passer not ball Help determine pass forward or backward R G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0

  44. Passing Plays Referee Sole responsibility for intentional grounding; however, can get assistance from covering official Determine if passer crosses neutral zone or outside tackle box Continue to observe action behind neutral zone before leaving Note: It is not intentional grounding if passer is outside tackle box and pass must cross LOS R G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0

  45. Passing Plays Umpire Watch for Illegal contact in free blocking zone Move towards line-of-scrimmage (LOS) Observe action of players in and just behind neutral zone Assist Referee in determining if forward pass released beyond neutral zone U G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0

  46. Passing Plays Umpire Know if ball tipped at line-of-scrimmage (if so – give tipped signal) Pivot after pass crosses neutral zone and assist on determining catch or no catch Umpire assisted pass coverage Zone U G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0

  47. Linesman & Line Judge Observe offense for illegal formation and ineligible receivers. Watch initial action off line for defensive holding especially if defender is pressing Move downfield cautiously (7-10 yards) on passes . Be ready to adjust back for run Be ready to rule on pass incomplete / complete and interference Note: You have out of bounds and spot all the way to goal line Passing Plays LJ H G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0

  48. Passing Plays Linesman & Line Judge If ball intercepted, observe action until ball is dead, covering official stop clock and signal first down, if inside defensive 5 yard line, be ready to rule on momentum If incomplete pass in your area, sound whistle and signal Be alert for illegal passes Rule on touching or catching by ineligibles LJ R U H G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0

  49. Passing Plays Back Judge Retreat to be in position behind deepest receiver Responsible for deep receivers Be ready to rule on complete / incomplete pass and interference Move to goal line or end line if either is threatened BJ G 1 0 2 0 3 0 G 1 0 2 0 3 0

  50. Scrimmage Kick Referee Position 5 yards behind and 7 to 9 yards on kicking foot side of kicker turned at a 45 degree angle toward snapper Be able to see ball, backs and blocks Watch for fouls behind neutral zone and roughing / running into kicker Be alert for blocked kicks and recovery R G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G

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