FG and PAT Positioning and Mechanics
Posted: 10/25/2016
Q: What are the proper official positions for field goal and point after touchdown?
A: The proper NFHS five-game officials positions and mechanics are on page 46 of the 2016 and 2017 NFHS Football Game Officials Manual.
After ball is spotted:
Referee: Position 2 to 3 yards to rear and 3-5 yards to side of potential kicker, facing holder and able to see holder receive ball.
Umpire: Position 4 to 7 yards deep keeping ball in view.
Head Linesman or Line Judge (whoever is looking at the back of the holder): Position on line of scrimmage on sideline.
Back Judge and Head Linesman or Line Judge (whoever is looking at the front of the holder): Position Beyond the end zone and behind your upright where you feel most comfortable and have best coverage of upright.
A: The proper NFHS five-game officials positions and mechanics are on page 46 of the 2016 and 2017 NFHS Football Game Officials Manual.
After ball is spotted:
Referee: Position 2 to 3 yards to rear and 3-5 yards to side of potential kicker, facing holder and able to see holder receive ball.
Umpire: Position 4 to 7 yards deep keeping ball in view.
Head Linesman or Line Judge (whoever is looking at the back of the holder): Position on line of scrimmage on sideline.
Back Judge and Head Linesman or Line Judge (whoever is looking at the front of the holder): Position Beyond the end zone and behind your upright where you feel most comfortable and have best coverage of upright.
See video (Watch left OG, #77) Field Goal Mechanics Video (mp4)
Can the umpire: 1) see #77 throw three punches on the defensive player and 2) can the umpire observe and protect the snapper?
