A. Never move until directed to move. I will explain duties before, during, and after a measurement.
B. If you see a flag, hold your spot and tell me.
C. You will be spotted on all first downs that start a new series.
D. Box person will move on point. Rod people will move on wave signal.
E. At the end of the first and third quarters:
1. Stay set and we will switch rod positions after all information is recorded.
2. Attach the down box clip to the proper yard line.
F. Review placement of chains at the sideline and move back 6 feet.
G. Measurements Move on signal and mark at 5 yard stripe, Hand front rod to umpire.
H. Hold position on first downs and long gains until I signal.
I. Chain and down people: When play comes your way:
1. Lift rod/box and step back.
2. When threatened Drop everything and move for safety!
J. When moving about the team area, be patient, courteous, and professional at all times.
A. Clip the bug marker (like telephone rotary dial) on the nearer five-yard stripe closest to the rear chain rod (provided it is less than 9 yards and at least 5 yards from the front line-to-gain rod). Be sure we have two of these markers. Clip the corresponding number of the stripe on the dial.
B. Clip bug marker on the back edge of the stripe.
C. Do not remove the bug markers from the previous series until after chains are set into the next series (after 1st down).
A. Tell me when the box is beyond the 5-yard (mid-point) tape mark.
B. Move the box first, then change the down.
C. PAT (Try) 3-yard line (down to fourth)
D. First down inside the 10-yard line box person only.
E. Fourth down Stay put and communicate the fourth down yard line number to me.
F. Review the down number after each play.
G. The linesman will personally spot you on all 1st downs (starting a new series). The down box will start 6 feet from the sideline.
H. When the box is directly in front of the rods, hold the down box at an angle. This will help the coaches, players, and fans know the down. This also shows up better on the game film/tape or television.
I. When a touchback occurs The box will be placed on the rear edge of the 20-yard line (nearer the goal line, going out).
J. On measurements Place the down box at the location of the more forward stake. This way you will be near the spot for either the next down, or a first down. Do not change to down indicator until directed by the Linesman.
A. On kick-offs, remove yourselves and all your equipment outside the limit line at the receiving teams end of the field (about the 30 yard-line).
B. On first downs (new series) I will personally set you on the sideline and the bug marker will be attached at proper 5-yard stripe. You will then move six feet off the sideline and set on the down box. Coaches behind the rod people and players back 12 feet.
C. When a touchback occurs The box will be on the rear edge of the 20-yard line (nearer the goal line, going out).
D. Remove the chains when a first down (new series begins) inside the 10-yard line (going in).
E. Move on my wave signal. Box person will move on point.