The Manual will be updated with 2025 changes and online by (🤞) Aug. 1. There are only a few changes/additions. But this is the biggest one. All changes are being sent to certification clinicians and local associations football program chairs.
In an effort to provide more balanced coverage of the field on punt returns, we have adopted the “alternating wing” mechanic. It works like this”
■ R assumes an initial position on the kicker’s foot, as before.
■ B keys on R, and assumes his position on the side of the field opposite from R. If there are twin returners, B assumes a position outside the returner on the side opposite R’s initial lineup.
■ The wing official on the opposite side from R holds at the LOS until the kick goes beyond the neutral zone.
■ The wing official on the same side as R releases from the LOS at the snap and hustles down that sideline for downfield coverage.
■ In the event of a fake, block, or scramble, R is responsible for the near sideline and K’s goal line. The “stay” wing official has the same responsibilities on the other side of the field.
■ U should be ready to assist in determining the forward progress spot in the event there is a block, fake, or scramble, and the ball goes beyond the NZ on R’s side of the field.
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The Manual will be updated with 2025 changes and online by (🤞) Aug. 1. There are only a few changes/additions. But this is the biggest one. All changes are being sent to certification clinicians and local associations football program chairs.
In an effort to provide more balanced coverage of the field on punt returns, we have adopted the “alternating wing” mechanic. It works like this”
■ R assumes an initial position on the kicker’s foot, as before.
■ B keys on R, and assumes his position on the side of the field opposite from R. If there are twin returners, B assumes a position outside the returner on the side opposite R’s initial lineup.
■ The wing official on the opposite side from R holds at the LOS until the kick goes beyond the neutral zone.
■ The wing official on the same side as R releases from the LOS at the snap and hustles down that sideline for downfield coverage.
■ In the event of a fake, block, or scramble, R is responsible for the near sideline and K’s goal line. The “stay” wing official has the same responsibilities on the other side of the field.
■ U should be ready to assist in determining the forward progress spot in the event there is a block, fake, or scramble, and the ball goes beyond the NZ on R’s side of the field.
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