1. K1’s kickoff rolls untouched toward the pylon on the left side of the field. The ball strikes the pylon.
B. Touchback
2. Team A requests a rubber ball on second down after using a leather ball on first down.
D. Both A and C
3. The penalty for a player who is not properly equipped is to remove that player for at least one down.
A. True
4. Team A’s captain can requests a time-out prior to:
D. Both B and C
5. During the first quarter, A23 is noticed wearing pants that do not cover his knees.
E. Both A and B
6. During the pregame inspection of the field, the officials note the placement of the pylons. They are placed at the inside corner of the sidelines and the goal lines and at the inside corner of the sidelines and the end lines. In addition, pylons are placed at the intersection of the hash marks extended and:
C. Either A or B
7. Failure to properly wear required equipment when the snap is imminent is a delay of game foul
B. False
8. If a player is injured and his team has fewer than 11 players, the game is immediately forfeited.
B. False
9. Phones and headsets may be used by players during a charged timeout when the sideline conference is used.
A. True
# of players required to play?
Example: What is the minimum number of players a team can play with?
Must start with 11 (rule 1-1-3) but will need to have 5-players 50-79 for a legal scrimmage play on offense - so I guess you could play with just 5-players? Actually, you would need at least 6 players to snap and run the ball. 7 players if you want to pass the ball.
Referee authority for situation not covered by the rules?
Basically use common sense
What are the most common applications of this rule?
Non player interference on the field.
I only had to do this once for a non-player act. Use common since.
If there was a team that taunted the opponent prior to the game, and officials decided to give everyone on that team a UNS to start how would we enforce that? Walk off on UNS? Or is there a limit for enforcement?
If only one team fouled then you would enforce the penalty. If both teams fouled they would offset but all would have their first UNS.
Post-game UNS
If a coach attempts to show video of a play to an official after the game has concluded, would it still be treated as a UNS?
Situation C talks about a coach cursing out the officials after the game and says this should be reported to the state association in accordance to procedures. In this case or in the case of fans cursing at officials as they leave the field, what is the SDFCOA procedure for this?
The game is over. There should be no discussions with the coach(es). Once the game has concluded the crew should hustle off the field. No one should be waiting or talking to anyone after the game is concluded. The longer you are out on the field especially in a tough game or call the more problems will happen that could have been avoided.
Referee's decision to forfeit a game
If the forfeit is because of both teams engaging in a fight, are we responsible for determining which team forfeits? Or is that left up to CIF?
It is left up to the CIF in both cases.
During pre-game walk the "G" should be moved further back for any goal line plays.
e. Hash marks may need to be addressed when games are played on college fields.
Quiz question #1, If the correctly placed pylon is out of bounds, and the ball strikes the pylon, why isn't it a kickoff out of bounds. There is two parts to the rule. 1) The pylon is out of bounds. 2) and in the end zone. The results of the play is a touchback.
Is there a reason or best option to place two pylons either 3 feet beyond or on the end lines at each intersection of the hash marks extended?
Not so much in San Diego. Those pylons are for snow games. That is why they are at the hash marks and three feet off the end line. It gives the officials an idea where the hash marks are on the field when covered with snow.
During pre-game walk make sure the pylons are placed correctly.
During pre-game walk make sure goal posts are padded.
Is there a limit to the number of game balls a team can have?
No.
Can a kicker switch balls and use his own ball or does he need to use the ball that is in play?
No they must use the same ball unless weather is a factor.
Situation A - team B doesn't have a ball
What if Team A doesn't want to let Team B use their ball to play?
They don't have a choice.
Who is responsible for ensuring the kicking tee is legal?
The Back Judge.
Who is responsible for making sure the kicking tee is off the field?
The kicking team. Let someone run onto the field to grab it. Communicate to the Referee. Don't ever just throw something off the field without someone seeing that it is coming.
Designated representative
Most obvious decisions can be decided by officials. Go to coaches for decisions not obvious.
Pants covering the knees
When do the pants become illegal equipment? When they can't be pulled down so that they cover the knees?
We need to be consistent with this. If the kicker on the opening kickoff knees are not covered send them off. They cannot correct it on the field. If you do it early then it will be easier to enforce as the game is being played.
What would cause us to examine the cleats of a player?
If a coach complains.
What is three thicknesses?
Usually this is left to the Umpire. We want to assure player safety. If padded where it doesn't injure other players then it is legal.
At what point should a UNS Foul and penalty be given to a head coach for his players being improperly equipped, missing equipment, or illegal equipment; versus identifying, an official's timeout, and sending a player off the field for at least one down?
If more than one player needs to leave the game due to equipment then a flag for UNS should be charged to the Head Coach.
This should be addressed during pre-game walk through.
Players must wear mandatory equipment while ball is live.
Are there repercussions if a non- ball-carrying player loses equipment mid play?
No foul - will just send player off after the play is over. Only issue would be if a player loses his helmet but continues to play - new action - then there would be a foul for illegal participation.
Electronic communications devices shared with players.
When an official sees a piece of communications equipment shown or given to a player within a "between 9-yard Mark Conference", should this be flagged immediately as an UNS foul or should a warning be given first? Does this count as a UNS against the head coach; assuming yes, but want to confirm? (Jeff B.) Warn them not to use them. Preventive officiating. Yes it is charged to the Head Coach.
Officials do not have authority if headphones are not working.
Overtime, Mercy rule and length of halftimes.
