The Free Blocking Zone
The Free Blocking Zone is an imaginary rectangular area extending 4 yards from either side of the ball laterally and 3 yards behind each team’s line of scrimmage. In this…
What is a Snap Infraction? (Video)
A snap infraction is a dead ball penalty in which the snapper (center) fails to legally snap the ball prior to a scrimmage play. It is not the same as…
What is a Snap Infraction?
WHAT IS A SNAP INFRACTION? A snap infraction is a dead ball penalty in which the snapper (center) fails to legally snap the ball prior to a scrimmage play. It…
What is the Neutral Zone? (video)
In this short video, I will define what the Neutral Zone is and its purpose in the game of football. https://www.youtube.com/embed/PETRTgrQaeM What is the Neutral Zone? Please refer to the…
The Neutral Zone
Football, Chess, War. 3 separate activities that on the surface could not be more different. One is an ultra-violent, take no prisoners affair. One has over time torn families apart.…
Coin Toss Basics (Video)
In this short video, I discuss the Coin Toss Basics. Please refer to the full article for more details: The Coin Toss Article https://www.youtube.com/embed/stWZSBwRVxU Coin Toss Basics
The 4 Most Important Signals In Football (Video)
In this short video, I discuss the 4 most important signals in Football. The Dead Ball Signal - Signals the end of a play. The Stop Clock Signal - Stops…
5 Things A Rookie Should Know In Order To Save The Crew
The worst feeling in the world as a rookie official is probably the thought of being the weakest link in the crew. There may be uncertainty due to a lack…
Basics and Proper Use of Penalty Flags
A player has committed an infraction. This player has gained an unfair advantage against their opponent in your area. You reach for your flag to toss it onto the field.…
Using Your Whistle to Communicate Effectively
*TWEEEEEEEEEEET* *TWEET TWEET TWEET TWEET* *TWEET* An official raises their whistle toward their mouth and blows. To the untrained ear, it all sounds the same. What if I told you…
