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3-Man Mechanics:
Gets game information from the head coaches starting with the home team.
Question 2
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Instructs the timer.
Question 3
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Has responsibility for instructing the chain crew.
Question 4
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On kick off, hands the ball to the kicker and then goes to the sideline opposite the chains on K’s restraining line.
Question 5
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On kickoffs, is at the goal line or, back with R’s deepest receiver in the middle of the field.
Question 6
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Is on the restraining line of the receiving team on the kickoff.
Question 7
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On scrimmage running plays follows the runner into the side zones and has action on/around the runner.
Question 8
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On scrimmage play is on the line opposite the Head linesman.
Question 9
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Has roughing the passer.
Question 10
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Has the 40/25
Question 11
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On punt, has sideline opposite chains.
Question 12
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On deep punt has call involving ball and the R goal line for possible touch back.
Question 13
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Rules whether the ball has gone over or under on PATs.
Question 14
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Rules whether the ball has gone between the uprights on PATs.
Question 15
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Takes initial position 9-10 yards in from the sideline (at the numbers). Has roughing kicker/holder on PATs.
Question 16
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3-Man Mechanics:
On PAT from the R-3 is just behind the upright on the side of the field away from the chains.
Question 17
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3-Man Mechanics:
On timeouts is at the ball.
Question 18
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4-Man Mechanics:
Assists the Referee in getting game information from the head coaches.
Question 19
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Instructs chain crew.
Question 20
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Instructs the timer
Question 21
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Rules on legal balls.
Question 22
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Rules on legal/illegal tape, pads, casts, knee braces, etc.
Question 23
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Introduces visiting captains to the Referee at the toss.
Question 24
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On kickoff is at ball with the kicker.
Question 25
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Is on the restraining line of the receiving team on the kickoff.
Question 26
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On kickoff is with deep receiver(s) in middle of field.
Question 27
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On kickoff is on K-40 opposite the chains.
Question 28
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On scrimmage running plays follows the runner into the side zones and has action on/around the runner.
Question 29
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Counts Team A and has the 40/25 on all plays.
Question 30
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Generally, has holding by interior linemen during running plays.
Question 31
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Rules whether the quarterback has thrown the pass from a spot beyond the line of scrimmage.
Question 32
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On pass plays moves forward to position nearer to the line of scrimmage.
Question 33
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Waits for signal from Referee before moving chains!
Question 34
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Generally, rules on ineligibles down field.
Question 35
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On punt plays, is slightly wider and deeper, 10 – 15-yards behind the receiver’s line of scrimmage on the Line Judge’s side of the field, looking for action on the snapper, and then turning to observe blocking by the receivers.
Question 36
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On punts, counts receivers and confirms with the LJ
Question 37
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Determines if blocked scrimmage kick goes beyond the line.
Question 38
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On punts is deep and toward the center of the field but to the side of the field away from the chains, slightly behind R’s deep receiver.
Question 39
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On punts, is slightly behind the kicker on Line Judge’s side of the field.
Question 40
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On punt, has sideline coverage opposite the chains.
Question 41
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On PAT’s/field goal, if the referee’s back is to the side of the field opposite the chains, moves to a position under the goal post opposite the chains side of the field.
Question 42
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On PAT’s/field goal moves to the goal post opposite the flank official who is also at the goal post.
Question 43
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On PAT’s/field goal, if the referee’s back is to the chains side of the field, moves to a position under the goal posts on the chains side of the field.
Question 44
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On scrimmage kicks, counts the kicking team.
Question 45
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Has roughing kicker/ holder on PATs and field goals.
Question 46
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Has roughing snapper.
Question 47
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On measurements, marks the yard line for the clip, then rules on whether it is a first down or not.
Question 48
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On measurements, stretches the forward stake.
Question 49
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On measurements, holds the ball steady in a crouched position with back to the defense.
Question 50
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On measurements, places the clip on the yard line and holds the spot as the forward stake is stretched.
Question 51
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Signals time out, points to team taking time out, and confirms all time out information with other officials.
Question 52
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4-Man Mechanics:
Covers the ball on timeouts.
Question 53
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5-Man Mechanics:
Has final ruling on special pads and taping.
Question 54
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Has final ruling on game balls.
Question 55
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Instructs the chain crew.
Question 56
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Instructs the ball boys.
Question 57
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Instructs the timer.
Question 58
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The only official, other than the referee, to go to the middle of the field for the coin toss.
Question 59
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Escorts the captains from the press box side of the field to the top of the numbers and stops as the captains continue out to the center of the field.
Question 60
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Escorts the captains from the chains side of the field with the head linesman.
Question 61
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On kickoff, is at R’s goal yard line on the head linesman's side between the center of the field and hash marks
Question 62
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5-Man Mechanics:
On kickoff, hands the kicker the ball then moves to sideline at K’s 40 on the chains side of the field.
Question 63
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On kickoff is at K’s 30 at the sideline on the chains side of the field..
Question 64
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On kickoff, is at R’s 50.
Question 65
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On kickoff, is at R’s 20 opposite the chains.
Question 66
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On anticipated short free kick, moves to R’s 10-yard line if there are no R players deep.
Question 67
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On anticipated short free kick, moves up to R’s restraining line opposite the chains.
Question 68
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On anticipated short free kick, moves to R’s restraining line on the chains side of the field.
Question 69
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Keeps the game clock on the field
Question 70
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Has the 40/25 play clock.
Question 71
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Counts B with Back judge.
Question 72
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Counts A with umpire.
Question 73
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Watches the action of the QB and his cadence at the snap.
Question 74
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Initial keys are center and two guards. Judges the legality of the snap.
Question 75
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Rules on legal motion on man going away from you if you are on flank opposite chains.
Question 76
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Initial key is the tight end. Observe blocks and other actions in front of the runner at the second level.
Question 77
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On most formations, has at least the second eligible receiver “in” as his key at the beginning of the play.
Question 78
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5-Man Mechanics:
On most formations, has the widest receiver, on the chains side of the field, as his key at the beginning of the play.
Question 79
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On most formations, has the widest receiver, opposite the chains side of the field, as his key at the beginning of the play.
Question 80
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Has the B End line all of the way.
Question 81
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In “Hail Mary” situations, may establish his pre-snap position at the goal line or up to 15 yards down field in anticipation of a last second desperation pass play.
Question 82
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On punts, rules on whether ball has crossed the line of scrimmage.
Question 83
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On punts, is deep with receivers (7-12 yards to the side of the receivers) on chains side of field and has receivers and the ball.
Question 84
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On punts, is approximately 10- 15 yards behind R linemen on the Line Judge side of the formation.
Question 85
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On punts, is 7 yards wider and 5 yards deeper than the kicker on Line Judge side of the field.
Question 86
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On punts, is even with the deep receiver on the sideline opposite the chains.
Question 87
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On PAT’s/field goal has roughing the kicker holder.
Question 88
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On PAT’s/field goal from the 10 and in, is under the goal post and rules on roughing center.
Question 89
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On PAT’s/field goal from the 10 and in, if not facing the back of the referee, takes a position on the line of scrimmage at the sideline (move in to the numbers on PAT), and observe the neutral zone.
Question 90
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On PAT’s/field goal from OUTSIDE the 10, moves up to normal position behind B linemen and rules on action on the center.
Question 91
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On PAT’s/field goal from OUTSIDE the 10, if position is on the chains side of the field and is facing the back of the referee, moves from position on line, to position under goal post.
Question 92
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On PAT’s/field goal, takes a position 10-15 yards wider than the potential kicker and 2-3 yards deeper, on the open side of the holder. Helps direct the appropriate official to be under the goal post with the back judge.
Question 93
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On measurements, goes to the chains and assists the down box at forward stake spot.
Question 94
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On measurements, marks the location on the yard line where the clip should be placed.
Question 95
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On measurements, rules on whether team A has made a first down.
Question 96
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On measurements, pulls the forward stake for the measurement.
Question 97
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On measurements, holds the ball steady in a crouched position with back to the defense.
Question 98
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During time outs, moves to chains and monitors the chain crew.
Question 99
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During time outs, covers team on chains side of field.
Question 100
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During time outs, observes team A huddle
Question 101
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The 6 Types of Defensive Pass Interference:
1) [blank_start]Early[blank_end] contact
2) Playing Through the [blank_start]Back[blank_end]
3) [blank_start]Grabbing[blank_end] and Restricting
4) [blank_start]Arm[blank_end] Bar
5) [blank_start]Cutting[blank_end] Off
6) [blank_start]Hooking[blank_end] and Restricting
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Early
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Back
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Grabbing
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Arm
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Cutting
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Hooking
Question 102
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The 3 Categories of Offensive Pass Interference (OPI)
1) [blank_start]Initiating[blank_end] contact
2) [blank_start]Driving[blank_end] Thru
3) [blank_start]Blocking[blank_end] Downfield
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Initiating
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Driving
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Blocking
Question 103
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The 4 Categories of Offensive (or Defensive) Holding (OH/DH)
1) [blank_start]Grab[blank_end] and Restrict
2) [blank_start]Hook[blank_end] and Restrict
3) [blank_start]Takedown[blank_end]
4) [blank_start]Tackle[blank_end]
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Grab
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Hook
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Takedown
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Tackle