Head Linesman Mechanics
Pre-Game & Coin Toss - Where should you To the top of the numbers/nine-yard marks.
escort captains from the chains side during
the coin toss?
Pre-Game & Coin Toss - Where should you At the top of the numbers/nine-yard marks.
remain while captains proceed to the
center?
Pre-Game & Coin Toss - What should you That they are in their designated box or end zone.
ensure regarding your team?
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,Head Linesman Mechanics
Pre-Game & Coin Toss - What must you A legal ball for your respective team.
carry during the coin toss?
Quarter Mechanics - What specific items The down, distance, clip location, and relative field location.
should you record?
Quarter Mechanics - When should you On the Referee's signal.
prepare the chains to move?
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, Head Linesman Mechanics
Quarter Mechanics - How should you Ensure it is placed appropriately on the nearest yard line.
ensure the clip is placed correctly?
Quarter Mechanics - What is the procedure Grab the clip and chain simultaneously, reverse the chain crew,
for moving the chains? jog to the new position, and place the chain on the new spot.
Quarter Mechanics - Where should you At the front of the ball.
place your heel for the down box?
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Pre-Game & Coin Toss - Where should you To the top of the numbers/nine-yard marks.
escort captains from the chains side during
the coin toss?
Pre-Game & Coin Toss - Where should you At the top of the numbers/nine-yard marks.
remain while captains proceed to the
center?
Pre-Game & Coin Toss - What should you That they are in their designated box or end zone.
ensure regarding your team?
Page 1 of 19
,Head Linesman Mechanics
Pre-Game & Coin Toss - What must you A legal ball for your respective team.
carry during the coin toss?
Quarter Mechanics - What specific items The down, distance, clip location, and relative field location.
should you record?
Quarter Mechanics - When should you On the Referee's signal.
prepare the chains to move?
Page 2 of 19
, Head Linesman Mechanics
Quarter Mechanics - How should you Ensure it is placed appropriately on the nearest yard line.
ensure the clip is placed correctly?
Quarter Mechanics - What is the procedure Grab the clip and chain simultaneously, reverse the chain crew,
for moving the chains? jog to the new position, and place the chain on the new spot.
Quarter Mechanics - Where should you At the front of the ball.
place your heel for the down box?
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