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Crew-of-7 mechanics - Back Judge
Officiating mechanics for the back judge used in high school for a crew of seven
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10/23/2018

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Term
Which clock(s) are the BJ responsible for?
Definition
Play clock
Term
Pregame off-field duties
Definition
1) Have watch for 25-second play count
2) Discuss signals and communication with FJ and SJ
Term
Pregame on-field duties
Definition
1) Instruct play clock operator
Term
Position during coin toss
Definition
Press box side, midfield, on the sideline
Term
Position on free kicks
Definition
Press box side, K's restraining line
(After handing kicker the ball)
Term
Keys on deep free kick
Definition
- 4th and 5th K players from press box sideline
- action on kicker
Term
Action on deep free kick
Definition
Once the ball is kicked, move between the numbers and the hash marks moving down field no more than 8-10 yards.
Term
What does the BJ observe during a free kick return?
Definition
Observe action mainly toward the center of the field, observing off-ball action.
Term
If the free kick is to the opposite side of the field, the BJ should ...
Definition
move to the hash marks and observe action mainly toward the center of the field, observing off-ball action.
Term
Onside kick toward BJ - primary and secondary responsibilities
Definition
1) K's line (as a plane)
2) touching by either team
Term
Onside kick away from BJ - primary and secondary responsibilities
Definition
1) K's line (as a plane)
2) blocking
Term
Scrimmage plays: Basic position
Definition
Middle of the field 25 yards from the LOS.
Term
Scrimmage plays: When does the BJ's initial position move to the end line?
Definition
When the LOS is on or inside the 25-yard line.
Term
Receiver key: balanced formation
Definition
#2 on LJ side
Term
Receiver key: unbalanced formation
Definition
#2 on strong side
Term
Receiver key: trips
Definition
#3 receiver on trips side
Term
Receiver key: quads
Definition
#3 and #4 receivers on quads side
Term
Responsibility on running plays
Definition
key receiver, watching for crack-back blocks, blocking below waist and holding.
Term
Cushion on running plays
Definition
10-15 yards until goal line.
Term
Responsibilities on passing plays - pre-pass (3)
Definition
- key receiver, watching for crack-back blocks, blocking below waist and holding.
- other receivers entering your area.
- location of the ball.
Term
Responsibilities on passing plays - ball in the air
Definition
- locate and close in on intended receiver.
- end line (feet first, then ball).
Term
Punts: Basic position
Definition
7-10 yards behind and just outside shoulder of the deepest punt receiver, always inside the hash marks.
Term
Does the BJ count defense on punts?
Definition
Yes
Term
Punts: Responsibility during kick (Who, what, where)
Definition
Receiver and ball from sideline to sideline
Term
During punts, movement should be ...
Definition
with the receiver to maintain a 45° viewing angle when ball is caught.
Term
Who rules on touchback on a punt?
A) Side Judge
B) Back Judge
C) Field Judge
D) Official nearest the ball
Definition
Back judge
Term
When does the BJ switch focus to the blocks around the runner on a punt return?
Definition
After the runner takes his first step.
Term
Who has forward progress on a punt return?
Definition
SJ and FJ.
Term
How does the BJ's coverage of a FG/kick try change from a crew of five to a crew of seven?
Definition
It doesn't.
Term
How does the BJ's coverage of a goal line play change from a crew of five to a crew of seven?
Definition
It doesn't. The only "change" is that the BJ will coordinate with the SJ/FJ on a catch in the back corner of the end zone, instead of with the HL/LJ. The BJ's own responsibilities are the same.
Term
How does the BJ's coverage of measurements change from a crew of five to a crew of seven?
Definition
It doesn't.
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