BASIC SPOTBASIC SPOTJason McArthur
The Basics of theThe Basics of the
TheThe
PENALTY ENFORCEMENTis the responsibility of
REFEREEREFEREEENTIRE ENTIRE CREWCREW
PENALTYPENALTY THREE-AND-THREE-AND-
ONEONE
BASIC SPOTBASIC SPOT
PRINCIPLEPRINCIPLEENFORCEMEENFORCEME
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For many fouls, the enforcement For many fouls, the enforcement
spotspot
PENALTY ENFORCEMENT SPOTS
is specified in the statement ofis specified in the statement of
the penalty…the penalty…
Rule 10-2-1-a
PENALTY ENFORCEMENT SPOTS Rule 10-2-1-a
Intentional Grounding (Rule 7-3-2-f)PENALTY—Loss of down at the spot of spot of
the foulthe foul
Block in the Back (Rule 9-3-3-c)PENALTY—10 yards
Illegal Scrimmage Kick Beyond NZ (Rule 6-3-10-c)
PENALTY—Five yards from the previous spot and loss of down [S31
and S9]
For many fouls, the enforcement For many fouls, the enforcement
spotspot
is is specified in the statement ofspecified in the statement of
the penaltythe penalty……
When the enforcement spot When the enforcement spot
is is NOTNOT
PENALTY ENFORCEMENT SPOTS
specified in the statement of specified in the statement of
thethe
penalty, the enforcement ispenalty, the enforcement is
Rule 10-2-1-a
determined by the… determined by the…
THREE-AND-ONE THREE-AND-ONE
PRINCIPLEPRINCIPLE(BASIC SPOT)(BASIC SPOT)
PENALTYPENALTY THREE-AND-THREE-AND-
ONEONE
BASIC SPOTBASIC SPOT
PRINCIPLEPRINCIPLEENFORCEMEENFORCEME
NTNT
THREE-AND-ONE PRINCIPLERule 2-33 and 10-2-2-c
Team IN possessionFouls BEHIND Basic Spot
Team NOT in possessionFouls BEHIND Basic Spot
Team IN possessionFouls BEYOND Basic Spot
Team NOT in possessionFouls BEYOND Basic Spot
Team IN Possession Team NOT in Possession
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THREE-AND-ONE PRINCIPLERule 2-33 and 10-2-2-c
Team IN possessionFouls BEHIND Basic Spot
Team NOT in possessionFouls BEHIND Basic Spot
Team IN possessionFouls BEYOND Basic Spot
Team NOT in possessionFouls BEYOND Basic Spot
Team IN Possession Team NOT in Possession
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DB
EYO
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SPOT OF THE FOUL
BASIC SPOT
BASIC SPOTBASIC SPOT
2. Is the SPOT OF THE FOUL 2. Is the SPOT OF THE FOUL
behind behind thethe
WHEN A FOUL OCCURSTWO IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK…
1. What is the BASIC SPOT?1. What is the BASIC SPOT?
BASIC SPOT?BASIC SPOT?
(Which type of play is happening when the foul occurs?)
THREE-AND-ONE PRINCIPLERule 2-33 and 10-2-2-c
Team IN possessionFouls BEHIND Basic
Spot
Team NOT in possession
Fouls BEHIND Basic Spot
Team IN possessionFouls BEYOND Basic
Spot
Team NOT in possession
Fouls BEYOND Basic Spot
Team IN Possession Team NOT in Possession
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DB
EYO
ND
SPOT OF THE FOUL
BASIC SPOT
BASIC SPOTBASIC SPOT
PENALTYPENALTY THREE-AND-THREE-AND-
ONEONE
BASIC SPOTBASIC SPOT
PRINCIPLEPRINCIPLEENFORCEMEENFORCEME
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• • Legal Legal Forward Pass PlayForward Pass Play
BASIC SPOT
• • Free Kick PlayFree Kick Play
• • Scrimmage Kick PlayScrimmage Kick Play
• • Running PlayRunning Play
Rule 10-2-2-d
PLAY CLASSIFICATIONS PLAY CLASSIFICATIONS (Rule 2-(Rule 2-
30)30)
The BASIC SPOT is determined by the The BASIC SPOT is determined by the
typetype
of of playplay happening when the foul happening when the foul
occurs.occurs.
• • Running Play Running Play (Rule 2-30-4)(Rule 2-30-4)A running play is any live-ball action other than that during a free kick play, a scrimmage kick play, or a legal forward pass play
A new running play begins when a player gains or regains possession (Rule 2-30-4-d)
A RUNRUN is that segment of a running play during which a ball carrier has possession (Rule 2-30-4-b)
If a ball carrier loses possession by a fumblefumble, backward passbackward pass, or illegal illegal forward passforward pass, the running play includes the spot where the RUN ends and the loose-ball interval before possession is regained or the ball is declared dead (Rule 2-30-4-c)
• • Legal Legal Forward Pass PlayForward Pass Play
• • Free Kick PlayFree Kick Play
• • Scrimmage Kick PlayScrimmage Kick Play
• • Running PlayRunning Play
PLAY CLASSIFICATIONS PLAY CLASSIFICATIONS (Rule 2-(Rule 2-
30)30)
The BASIC SPOT is determined by the The BASIC SPOT is determined by the
typetype
of of playplay happening when the foul happening when the foul
occurs.occurs.
• • Previous SpotPrevious Spot
POSSIBLE BASIC SPOTS (Rule 10-2-2-d)
• • End of the Related RunEnd of the Related Run
• • Postscrimmage Kick (PSK) Postscrimmage Kick (PSK)
SpotSpot• • 20-Yard Line 20-Yard Line (Touchback)(Touchback)
• • Goal LineGoal Line
Legal Forward Pass Plays, Free Kick Plays, Non-PSK Scrimmage Kick Plays, Running Plays that end behind the NZ
Running Plays that end beyond NZ or with no NZ
PSK Scrimmage Kick Plays
Running Plays with Team Possession Change in EZ and Touchback
Running Plays: Team Possession Change, run ends in EZ, NO Touchback
2. Is the SPOT OF THE FOUL 2. Is the SPOT OF THE FOUL
behind behind thethe
TWO IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
1. What is the BASIC SPOT?1. What is the BASIC SPOT?
BASIC SPOT?BASIC SPOT?
(Which type of play is happening when the foul occurs?)
EXAMPLE #1
A 3rd/10 from the A-25. QB A12 throws a legal forward pass to tight end A88 who catches it at the A-30. A88 runs to the A-45 where he is downed. As QB A12 was about to throw, B76 pulled A70 down to the ground by his face mask at the A-22.
How many plays occur?
ANSWER: 2Legal Forward Pass Play
Running Play
EXAMPLE #1
A 3rd/10 from the A-25. QB A12 throws a legal forward pass to tight end A88 who catches it at the A-30. A88 runs to the A-45 where he is downed. As QB A12 was about to throw, B76 pulled A70 down to the ground by his face mask at the A-22.
How many plays occur?
ANSWER: 2Legal Forward Pass Play
Running Play
EXAMPLE #1
A 3rd/10 from the A-25. QB A12 throws a legal forward pass to tight end A88 who catches it at the A-30. A88 runs to the A-45 where he is downed. As QB A12 was about to throw, B76 pulled A70 down to the ground by his face mask at the A-22.
How many plays occur?
ANSWER: 2Legal Forward Pass Play
Running Play
EXAMPLE #1
A 3rd/10 from the A-25. QB A12 throws a legal forward pass to tight end A88 who catches it at the A-30. A88 runs to the A-45 where he is downed. As QB A12 was about to throw, B76 pulled A70 down to the ground by his face mask at the A-22.
What is the BASIC SPOT?(Which play is happening when the foul
occurs?)
EXAMPLE #1
A 3rd/10 from the A-25. QB A12 throws a legal forward pass to tight end A88 who catches it at the A-30. A88 runs to the A-45 where he is downed. As QB A12 was about to throw, B76 pulled A70 down to the ground by his face mask at the A-22.
What is the BASIC SPOT?
ANSWER:
BASIC SPOT: PREVIOUS SPOTfoul occurs during Legal Forward Pass
Play
EXAMPLE #1
A 3rd/10 from the A-25. QB A12 throws a legal forward pass to tight end A88 who catches it at the A-30. A88 runs to the A-45 where he is downed. As QB A12 was about to throw, B76 pulled A70 down to the ground by his face mask at the A-22.
Is the SPOT of the foul behind the BASIC SPOT?
EXAMPLE #1
A 3rd/10 from the A-25. QB A12 throws a legal forward pass to tight end A88 who catches it at the A-30. A88 runs to the A-45 where he is downed. As QB A12 was about to throw, B76 pulled A70 down to the ground by his face mask at the A-22.
Is the SPOT of the foul behind the BASIC SPOT?
ANSWER:YES
THREE-AND-ONE PRINCIPLERule 2-33 and 10-2-2-c
Team IN possessionFouls BEHIND Basic
Spot
Team NOT in possession
Fouls BEHIND Basic Spot
Team IN possessionFouls BEYOND Basic
Spot
Team NOT in possession
Fouls BEYOND Basic Spot
Team IN Possession Team NOT in Possession
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SPOT OF THE FOUL
BASIC SPOT
BASIC SPOTBASIC SPOT
ENFORCEMENT SPOT:
EXAMPLE #1
A 3rd/10 from the A-25. QB A12 throws a legal forward pass to tight end A88 who catches it at the A-30. A88 runs to the A-45 where he is downed. As QB A12 was about to throw, B76 pulled A70 down to the ground by his face mask at the A-22.
ANSWER:A 1st/10 at the A-45
Decline Face Mask Penalty
EXAMPLE #2
A6 free kicks the ball from the A-30. B4 catches the kick at the B-2 and runs to the B-18 where he is hit and fumbles the ball. B80 recovers the fumble at the B-12 and is downed there. During the fumble, B67 blocks A4 below the waist at the B-16.
How many plays occur?
ANSWER: 3Free Kick Play
Running Play (1)Running Play (2)
EXAMPLE #2
A6 free kicks the ball from the A-30. B4 catches the kick at the B-2 and runs to the B-18 where he is hit and fumbles the ball. B80 recovers the fumble at the B-12 and is downed there. During the fumble, B67 blocks A4 below the waist at the B-16.
How many plays occur?
ANSWER: 3Free Kick Play
Running Play (1)Running Play (2)
EXAMPLE #2
A6 free kicks the ball from the A-30. B4 catches the kick at the B-2 and runs to the B-18 where he is hit and fumbles the ball. B80 recovers the fumble at the B-12 and is downed there. During the fumble, B67 blocks A4 below the waist at the B-16.
How many plays occur?
ANSWER: 3Free Kick Play
Running Play (1)Running Play (2)
EXAMPLE #2
A6 free kicks the ball from the A-30. B4 catches the kick at the B-2 and runs to the B-18 where he is hit and fumbles the ball. B80 recovers the fumble at the B-12 and is downed there. During the fumble, B67 blocks A4 below the waist at the B-16.
How many plays occur?
ANSWER: 3Free Kick Play
Running Play (1)Running Play (2)
EXAMPLE #2
A6 free kicks the ball from the A-30. B4 catches the kick at the B-2 and runs to the B-18 where he is hit and fumbles the ball. B80 recovers the fumble at the B-12 and is downed there. During the fumble, B67 blocks A4 below the waist at the B-16.
What is the BASIC SPOT?(Which play is happening when the foul
occurs?)
EXAMPLE #2
A6 free kicks the ball from the A-30. B4 catches the kick at the B-2 and runs to the B-18 where he is hit and fumbles the ball. B80 recovers the fumble at the B-12 and is downed there. During the fumble, B67 blocks A4 below the waist at the B-16.
What is the BASIC SPOT?
ANSWER:
BASIC SPOT: END OF THE RELATED RUN
foul occurs during Running Play (1)
EXAMPLE #2
A6 free kicks the ball from the A-30. B4 catches the kick at the B-2 and runs to the B-18 where he is hit and fumbles the ball. B80 recovers the fumble at the B-12 and is downed there. During the fumble, B67 blocks A4 below the waist at the B-16.
Is the SPOT of the foul behind the BASIC SPOT?
EXAMPLE #2
A6 free kicks the ball from the A-30. B4 catches the kick at the B-2 and runs to the B-18 where he is hit and fumbles the ball. B80 recovers the fumble at the B-12 and is downed there. During the fumble, B67 blocks A4 below the waist at the B-16.
Is the SPOT of the foul behind the BASIC SPOT?
ANSWER:YES
THREE-AND-ONE PRINCIPLERule 2-33 and 10-2-2-c
Team IN possessionFouls BEHIND Basic
Spot
Team NOT in possession
Fouls BEHIND Basic Spot
Team IN possessionFouls BEYOND Basic
Spot
Team NOT in possession
Fouls BEYOND Basic Spot
Team IN Possession Team NOT in Possession
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SPOT OF THE FOUL
BASIC SPOT
BASIC SPOTBASIC SPOT
ENFORCEMENT SPOT:
EXAMPLE #2
A6 free kicks the ball from the A-30. B4 catches the kick at the B-2 and runs to the B-18 where he is hit and fumbles the ball. B80 recovers the fumble at the B-12 and is downed there. During the fumble, B67 blocks A4 below the waist at the B-16.
ANSWER:B 1st/10 at the B-8
Enforce half the distance from the spot of the foul
WHAT ABOUT EXCEPTIONS?
Holding (Rule 9-3-3)
THREE-AND-ONE THREE-AND-ONE
PRINCIPLEPRINCIPLEDOES NOT APPLYDOES NOT APPLY
PENALTY—10 yards (Exception: Penalties for Team A fouls behind the
neutral zone are enforced from the previous spot. Safety if the foul occurs
behind Team A’s goal line) [S42]
WHEN EXCEPTION IS IN WHEN EXCEPTION IS IN
PLAYPLAY
BASIC SPOTBASIC SPOT
1. Team in possession 1. Team in possession
commitscommits
THREE-AND-ONE PRINCIPLE
a foul a foul beyondbeyond the BASIC the BASIC
SPOTSPOT
Rule 2-33 and 10-2-2-c
2. Team NOT in possession 2. Team NOT in possession
commitscommits
a foul a foul beyondbeyond the BASIC the BASIC
SPOTSPOT3. Team NOT in possession 3. Team NOT in possession
commitscommits
a foul a foul behindbehind the BASIC the BASIC
SPOTSPOT
THREE-AND-ONE PRINCIPLERule 2-33 and 10-2-2-c
BASIC SPOTBASIC SPOTPENALTY ENFORCEMENT PENALTY ENFORCEMENT
SPOT:SPOT:
1. Team in possession 1. Team in possession
commitscommits
THREE-AND-ONE PRINCIPLE
a foul a foul beyondbeyond the BASIC the BASIC
SPOTSPOT
Rule 2-33 and 10-2-2-c
2. Team NOT in possession 2. Team NOT in possession
commitscommits
a foul a foul beyondbeyond the BASIC the BASIC
SPOTSPOT3. Team NOT in possession 3. Team NOT in possession
commitscommits
a foul a foul behindbehind the BASIC the BASIC
SPOTSPOT
1. Team in possession 1. Team in possession
commitscommits
THREE-AND-ONE PRINCIPLE
a foul a foul behind behind the BASIC the BASIC
SPOTSPOT
Rule 2-33 and 10-2-2-c
SPOT OF THE SPOT OF THE
FOULFOUL
PENALTY ENFORCEMENT PENALTY ENFORCEMENT
SPOT:SPOT:
• • Legal Legal Forward Pass PlayForward Pass Play
BASIC SPOTRule 10-2-2-d
BASIC SPOT:BASIC SPOT:A legal forward pass play is the interval between the snap and when a legal forward pass is complete, incomplete or intercepted (Rule 2-30-1)
PREVIOUS SPOTPREVIOUS SPOT
• • Free Kick PlayFree Kick Play
BASIC SPOTRule 10-2-2-d
BASIC SPOT:BASIC SPOT:A free kick play is the interval from the time the ball is legally kicked until it comes into player possession or is declared dead by rule (Rule 2-30-2)
PREVIOUS SPOTPREVIOUS SPOT
• • Scrimmage Kick PlayScrimmage Kick Play
BASIC SPOTRule 10-2-2-d
BASIC SPOT:BASIC SPOT:A scrimmage kick play is the interval between the snap and when a scrimmage kick comes into player possession or the ball is declared dead by rule (Rule 2-30-3)
PREVIOUS SPOTPREVIOUS SPOTor or PSK SPOTPSK SPOT if governed if governed
byby
postscrimmage kick rulespostscrimmage kick rules
• • Running PlayRunning Play
BASIC SPOTRule 10-2-2-d
A running play is any live-ball action other than that during a free kick play, a scrimmage kick play, or a legal forward pass play (Rule 2-30-4)
A new running play begins when a player gains or regains possession (Rule 2-30-4-d)
A RUNRUN is that segment of a running play during which a ball carrier has possession (Rule 2-30-4-b)
If a ball carrier loses possession by a fumblefumble, backward passbackward pass, or illegal illegal forward passforward pass, the running play includes the spot where the run ends and the loose-ball interval before possession is regained or the ball is declared dead (Rule 2-30-4-c)
• • Running PlayRunning Play
BASIC SPOTRule 10-2-2-d
Related RUN ends behind neutral zoneBASIC SPOT: PREVIOUS SPOTPREVIOUS SPOT
Related RUN ends beyond neutral zoneBASIC SPOT: END OF RELATED END OF RELATED RUNRUNRelated RUN ends when there is no neutral zoneBASIC SPOT: END OF RELATED END OF RELATED RUNRUN
• • Running Play Running Play (after team (after team
possession changes)possession changes)
BASIC SPOTRule 10-2-2-d
Team possession changes in the end zone and the result of the play is a touchbackBASIC SPOT: 20-YARD LINE20-YARD LINE
Team possession changes in field of play and the related RUN ends in the end zone– OR – Team possession changes in end zone, related RUN ends in the end zone, and result of the play is NOT a touchbackBASIC SPOT: GOAL LINEGOAL LINE