Football Fundamentals Flashcards
During running plays who observes the quarterback during and after he hands off the ball to the running back?
The head referee
Where does the head referee stand?
Positions himself behind offense of team favoring the hand of the passer.
Who observes the kicker and hold her during field goals and any contact made by defenders approaching them?
Head referee
It’s behind the defense of line and linebackers
Umpire
Responsible for penalizing offensive lineman who move illegally downfield before pass is thrown.
Umpire
Responsible for penalizing the quarterback for throwing the ball when beyond the original LOS.
Umpire
Stands at one end of the line of scrimmage opposite the press box.
Head linesman
Watches for possible offsides, encroachment, and other presnap penalties.
Head linesman & line judge
During pass plays, watches receivers 5 to 7 yards downfield.
Head linesman & line judge
Watches to see if I pass is a forward pass, collateral, or illegally from beyond the line of scrimmage.
Head linesman & line judge
Responsible for ensuring that punts and kicks are made behind the line of scrimmage.
Line judge.
Rules whether field-goal attempts are successful.
Field judge and back judge
Stands down field behind the defensive secondary.
Side judge
Stands downfield opposite the press box
Side judge
Stands the behind a defensive secondary in the middle of the field
Back judge
