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https://MIBT.org 1. Introduction and Framing the Question Tim welcomes viewers back and introduces the “football officiating party.” Mentions receiving a viewer’s question about kicking game scenarios related to fourth down and extra points. Restates the question about scrimmage kick formations, numbering exceptions, and snapper hand restrictions. Appreciation for the detailed question and sets up that the topic is complex and needs unpacking. 2. Understanding Numbering Exceptions in High School Football Basic premise: numbering exceptions are allowed under NFHS rules for certain situations. These exceptions apply on fourth down or extra point attempts in legal scrimmage kick formations. Normal requirement: interior linemen must wear numbers 50–79. Exception allows other numbers during specified kicking situations. 3. Defining Legal Scrimmage Kick Formation Explanation of what constitutes a legal scrimmage kick formation: A player 10 yards behind the snapper (e.g., a punter). Or a player 7 yards behind as a holder for a place kick, with another 3 yards behind the holder. Emphasis: Numbering exceptions only apply during these specific plays. On any other down, only the snapper can use an exception. 4. Restrictions After Snapper Touches the Ball Critical rule: once the snapper puts his hands on the ball, any player made ineligible by the numbering exception remains ineligible for the entire down. No reversal allowed even if the formation changes via shifting. Example from “Little Giants” and other plays to drive home the point that eligibility is “locked in.” 5. Illustrated Example: Fourth Down, Scrimmage Kick, and a Fake Attempt Scenario: 4th and 3 from the 36-yard line; team uses scrimmage kick formation and numbering exception. The snapper has hands on the ball and a slot receiver (number four) shifts to the end of the line after being covered. Despite shifting, number four remains ineligible because he was covered when the snapper touched the ball. The play continues with a fake punt and a pass to number four beyond the expanded neutral zone. 6. Foul Analysis: Ineligible Downfield and Illegal Touching Explanation of the fouls on the described play: Ineligible receiver downfield (number four was not eligible based on where he started). Illegal touching: Elevates the foul because the ineligible player caught the pass. Penalty consequence: five yards from the previous spot and loss of down. 7. Significance and Practical Challenges for Officials Why it's important: Coaches frequently use creative plays involving shifting and numbering exceptions. Mistakes in tracking eligibility can result in game-changing missed calls. 8. Tips for Officiating These Situations Pre-game: Ask coaches about special plays or unusual formations. Warm-ups: Observe formations and numbering to prepare. During the game: Referee and umpire: Check numbers of interior linemen on fourth downs and tries. Wings: Monitor formation legality, backfield player count, and coverage. Track covered ineligible players mentally or via communication tools (O2O’s). If a mistake is suspected, crews should confer immediately to rectify possible errors. 9. Recap and Closing Restates the major rules: Numbering exceptions apply only on fourth downs and extra point attempts in specific formations. Once the snapper touches the ball, ineligible players by position stay ineligible for the entire down. Shifts after the snapper touches the ball do not change eligibility. Watch for ineligible receivers downfield and illegal touching especially on fake kicks. #football #highschoolfootball #rules #officiating #referee #scrimmagekick #kickinggame #numberingexceptions #nfhs #officiatingeducation 00:00 Understanding High School Football Rules 06:05 Line Judge Responsibilities and Calls 07:22 "Fake Punt Trick Plays Insights"