Umpire Responsibilities and Rules

Front

Explain 2 responsibilities of an umpire during a run play.

Back

1. Ensure the play is conducted fairly and according to the rules. 2. Monitor player safety and enforce penalties if necessary.

Front

Explain 2 responsibilities of an umpire during a pass play.

Back

1. Watch for pass interference and other fouls. 2. Ensure the quarterback is protected and the play is executed correctly.

Front

How many men need to be on the line of scrimmage?

Back

At least 7 players must be on the line of scrimmage.

Front

When is a player considered to be on the line of scrimmage?

Back

A player is considered on the line of scrimmage when they are positioned on or within one yard of the line at the snap.

Front

Explain an responsibility of an umpire during a run play

Back

• -Watch for holding

  • -Ready to pivot body to perpendicular to field 

  • -Be able officiate in front of the runner (blocking)

Front

Explain an responsibility of an umpire during a pass play

Back

• ready to move forward to line of scrimmage to rule on illegal forward passes

Front

How many men need to be on the line of scrimmage?

Back

7

Front

When is a player considered to be on the line of scrimmage?

Back

If athlete is lined up with the ball before the snap then they're on the line of scrimmage

If athlete is lined up off of the ball before the snap then they're NOT on the line of scrimmage

Front

Umpire Initial Positioning

Back

-Position ball after previous play

• -Stand over ball until Referee is ready for play

• Back up off ball 

• 4-8 yards off line of scrimmage - diagonal line between referee and umpire, with ball in middle 

  Behind linebackers