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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

BE

HIN

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

BE

HIN

DB

EYO

ND

SPOT OF THE FOUL

BASIC SPOT

BASIC SPOTBASIC SPOT

PENALTYPENALTY THREE-AND-THREE-AND-

ONEONE

BASIC SPOTBASIC SPOT

PRINCIPLEPRINCIPLEENFORCEMEENFORCEME

NTNT

• • 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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DB

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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