The Running Game

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The Running GameACTION AT THE SNAP

• Observe Initial Action
• Key player TE, slot back, back in motion
• Illegal Blocks
• Illegal crack-backs
• Holding (either team)

2
ACTION AT THE SNAPObserve

• Zone
• Behind Umpire
• Ahead of runner
• Maintain inside out coverage
• Count B players every down
• With proper official

3
ACTION AT THE SNAP(Continued)

• Position
• 18-20 yards from line of scrimmage
• Deeper than deepest defensive back
• Stay ahead of play and observe blocks in front
  of runner

• Take a knee plays
• Double up umpire position

• Tight End covered up

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HANDLING TEAM BOX AREA

• Observe and move smartly toward team box area
• Activity in area around runner
• Around dead ball spot in box
• Escort player out of box if in opponents box
• Help relay ball
• Hold spot
• Be alert for substitution infractions

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PLAYER ALIGNMENT

• Things to Look For
• Unbalanced line
• Tight End covered up
• 2 Tight End alignment
• Full house backfield
• Strong side with slot
• I Formation

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COUNTING PLAYERS

• Count B players every down
• Exchange signal with proper official
• Fist at shoulder level indication of 11 players
  in game when counting complete

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PLAYER NUMBERING
END 1 49 80 - 99
TACKLE 50-79
GUARD 50-79
CENTER 50-79
GUARD 50-79
TACKLE 50-79
END 1 49 80 - 99
QB 1-49 80-99
BACK 1-49 80-99
BACK 1-49 80-99
BACK 1-49 80-99
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SEVEN MAN

• Officiate actions of players approaching and/or
  in your zone.
• BJ - 5yards behind FJ/SJ, center of field
• FJ 15 to 20 yards from LOS, on press box
  sideline even with SJ.
• SJ 15 to 20 yards from LOS, on opposite press
  box even with FJ.
• Maintain separation with LJ or L.

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SEVEN MAN

• KEYS
• -Formations and player
• -Position of ball on the field
• -Down and distance
• -Score

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BACKSIDE OFFICIATING

• KEYS
• Lineman down field
• Wide outs
• Linebackers
• Players trailing down field

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BACKSIDE

• THINGS TO LOOK FOR
• Late hits
• Taunting
• Swings with/without contacts
• Cheap hits
• Backside cuts
• Profanity

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BACKSIDE

• Accordion in to play until you feel pressure
• Be vocal to your presence
• Talk to players and let them know you are
  watching.
• Dont place hands on players.
• Throw flag.

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LONG RUN COVERAGE

• Pregame
• Coverage from 3 yard line to 3 yard line.
• Cover blocks in front of runner
• Facemask
• Break away
• Box play in
• L or LJ take backside coverage.

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LONG RUN COVERAGE

• Sideline coverage
• Goal line