Line, Field, And Back Judge
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The document outlines the responsibilities of different line judges, field judges, and back judges during American football plays. The line judge is responsible for marking the line of scrimmage, signaling the down to the referee, and moving with the play. The field judge displays the down number, communicates coverage areas to the line judge, and spots the end of the play. The back judge keeps time, displays the down, counts defensive players, and ensures they are not beat by moving players on long plays.
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Line, Field, And Back Judge
- 1. Line Judge Mark the new of line of scrimmage Chop in the Referee to set the pucks Count the offensive flag belts and give the proper signal to the Referee Communicate with the Field Judge who is covering the Line to Gain As the offense and defense line up mark the offense line of scrimmage with your foot and raise the down on the same hand Once everyone is in legal position, announce that the “Line is set!” and chop it in Watch your area and move with the play accordingly SECOND DOWN SIGNAL
- 2. Field Judge Display the down Communicate to the Line Judge who is covering the zone line to gain or the goal line (‘My line’, ‘Your line’, ‘Split’, or ‘Bump’) Count the defensive flag belts and give the proper signal to the Back Judge Be prepared to move with the play and spot the end of the play at all times THIRD DOWN SIGNAL
- 3. Back Judge Keep and announce the official time on the field Display the down Count the defensive flag belts and give the proper signal to the field judge Watch your area and be in position for long runs or passes Do not get beat back by any players – your first step should always be backwards FOURTH DOWN SIGNAL