what does rule book say in reference to when ball is blown ready for play after the previous play ?
Blowing ball "ready for play"
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Rule 3-6, like many rules, spells out what the teams can or cannot do after the ready for play has sounded. In 3-6, it describes delay of game fouls.
Nothing in the rules directs the referee concerning time requirements or restrictions in marking the ball and giving the RFP signal.
There are plenty of discussions among referees with regards to mechanics, ways of administering the game, etc., on this topic, but nothing is codified. It can't be. What if such a rule wasn't followed by a referee? who would be penalized?
Nothing in the rules directs the referee concerning time requirements or restrictions in marking the ball and giving the RFP signal.
There are plenty of discussions among referees with regards to mechanics, ways of administering the game, etc., on this topic, but nothing is codified. It can't be. What if such a rule wasn't followed by a referee? who would be penalized?
I think it starts immediately. Problem I have with high school rules, is some white hats will wait around for the QB to return from sideline with the play before BRP is blown. Some will actually stand and watch for QB to return to huddle. Where the QB is on th efield or sideline should have no bearing on when whistle is blown. When a play is over and all players are off the ground and ball is spotted, blow the whistle.
In NCAA you'll see the officials who have the spot raise one hand. This is the signal to start the 40 second clock, although it sometimes takes a couple of seconds. The R does not need to blow an RFP signal except in cases where the clock stops and is restarted. Then there are 25 seconds, if I have that right. I'm not totally versed on NCAA rules.
HR6, I agree with you but there's nothing in the rule book about it. If they have 25 seconds to snap it and NCAA has 40, that means, at most, they should get 15 seconds between the time the ball is ruled down and the RFP. To me, even that seems a tad long. I try to be consistently 11-13 seconds. No way am I waiting on a QB to go for a sideline chat before my signal, but for some reason some referees might.
Like I said, there are lots of discussions online with referees on this topic and the vast majority, if not unanimous majority, do not wait around like that. Of course, we are the referees who care enough about it to take the time to participate in such discussions.
HR6, I agree with you but there's nothing in the rule book about it. If they have 25 seconds to snap it and NCAA has 40, that means, at most, they should get 15 seconds between the time the ball is ruled down and the RFP. To me, even that seems a tad long. I try to be consistently 11-13 seconds. No way am I waiting on a QB to go for a sideline chat before my signal, but for some reason some referees might.
Like I said, there are lots of discussions online with referees on this topic and the vast majority, if not unanimous majority, do not wait around like that. Of course, we are the referees who care enough about it to take the time to participate in such discussions.
Good post.
I think you are correct on the NCAA comment.
For what ever the reason,, when I am at a college game I focus more on play clock probably more than anyone in the stadium. I guess it's because I love to see the team I am not pulling for, get delay of game penalities.
I think you are correct on the NCAA comment.
For what ever the reason,, when I am at a college game I focus more on play clock probably more than anyone in the stadium. I guess it's because I love to see the team I am not pulling for, get delay of game penalities.
"more than anyone in the stadium"
HR, really?..and when you go to a VT game, you know you check out the play clock more than any of the other 65K fans there? This ranks right up there with some of your nuttier posts! Ha Ha...and if you are that focused on the play clock, how do you see all that other stuff you are always posting and raising cain about??
HR, really?..and when you go to a VT game, you know you check out the play clock more than any of the other 65K fans there? This ranks right up there with some of your nuttier posts! Ha Ha...and if you are that focused on the play clock, how do you see all that other stuff you are always posting and raising cain about??
Re: "more than anyone in the stadium"
Watching the play clock is close to cow tipping in Gretna I guess.
Watching the play clock is close to cow tipping in Gretna I guess.
Re: "more than anyone in the stadium"
In past 5 or 6 years I have worked security at some college games. Being on field level behind end zone, I have a perfect view of play clock and spotting of the ball.
In past 5 or 6 years I have worked security at some college games. Being on field level behind end zone, I have a perfect view of play clock and spotting of the ball.
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