B. The penalty marker shall be used to mark the appropriate yard line on which a game official has observed an infraction. C. Discretion, officiating position and game situation should determine whether the marker is dropped or tossed following an infraction. However, as a general rule, throw the penalty marker in the air on a dead ball foul and throw the penalty marker out to a location or spot on a live ball foul. USE OF THE BEAN BAG I. ALL GAME OFFICIALS A. The bean bag is to be dropped on the appropriate yard line in accordance with the situations calling for such action in this manual. B. The bean bag is to as an aid to enforcement and not an absolute reference point. DECLARING BALL READY-FOR-PLAY II. ALL GAME OFFICIALS A. Hustle to proper positions. B. Teamwork is essential to prevent delay. C. Establish and maintain the same tempo throughout the game. AFTER A SCORE OR TRY - PRIOR TO FREE KICK Head linesman Move up own sideline to clear for play Check line to gain crew for questions and positions Be alert for signal from referee to give your team – 15 second warning go to team huddle and say “coach ball will marked ready for play in 15 seconds. Count R players Be sure sideline is clear before giving ready sign to referee. VI. ALL GAME OFFICIALS A. Observe action. B. Prevent unnecessary delays when possible. C. Encourage both teams to take free-kick positions quickly. D. Hustle to free-kick position by jogging first to the sideline and then proceeding up the sideline. E. Fill out game cards upon reaching free kick position. CORRECTING OBVIOUS ERRORS IN TIMING I. REQUISITES FOR CORRECTING TIMING ERRORS
Covering official echo signal (S#15) whistle verbally informing coach of warning. Communication also should include reminder of distance penalties for further violations. All game officials record time and period warning is given. Ill. SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT VIOLATIONS BY TEAM A. Covering official will drop penalty marker, sound whistle, and report infraction to referee. B. Referee will give approved signals and umpire will assess distance penalty. C. Covering official will verbally inform and remind coach that each subsequent offense will result in 15-yard penalty. D. All game officials record time and period penalty is assessed. CONTROLLING TEAM PERSONNEL ALTERCATIONS I. ALL GAME OFFICIALS A. If altercation is in your area, attempt to stop initial confrontation. B. If unable to stop altercation, step back and record the uniform number of each player involved and other team personnel. END-OF-GAME AND OVERTIME PROCEDURE I. ALL GAME OFFICIALS A. Regulation game: 1. Referee-Indicate end of fourth period (S #14). 2. Leave field together immediately. 3. Neither avoid nor seek coaches. 4. Do not discuss game on field or make any public statement about game to news media. 5. Report any flagrant irregularity or disqualification(s) to state association office, when applicable. 6. If your state association has additional penalty for fighting, follow reporting procedure. B. Overtime, 10-yard line procedure: 1. Hold coin toss at center of field, using general coin-toss mechanics. 2. Toss winner shall choose whether to be on offense or defense or choose the end of field at which ball will be put in play. Five-Game Official Positions for Kickoff