Basic Training Week #4 – Scrimmage Play Related Fouls
As we continue in this series of training basics, Week 4 will focus on Scrimmage Play Related Fouls. Training #4 – Scrimmage Play Related Fouls Week 4 completes our overview…
Basic Training Week #3 – Line of Scrimmage Related Fouls
As we continue in this series of training basics, Week 3 will focus on Line of Scrimmage Related Fouls. Training #3 – Line of Scrimmage Related Fouls Week 3 will…
Basic Training Week #2 – Redzone
As we continue in this series of training basics, Week 2 will focus on the Redzone. Training #2 – Redzone Week 2 will apply the basics learned in Week 1…
Basic Training Week #1
In the next few weeks, I will post a mini-series of training basics for rookie officials or anyone who may need a refresher. This can be used in conjunction with…
The Underhand Toss
The purpose of the underhand toss is to provide an efficient way for officials to move the ball with accuracy on the field of play. The underhand toss enables officials…
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 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…
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…
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.…
