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4th down signal
RookieRef:
Can someone explain the 4th down signal that looks like illegal motion? It’s called “all in one “ I think.
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ElvisLives:
--- Quote from: RookieRef on October 03, 2018, 11:50:00 AM ---Can someone explain the 4th down signal that looks like illegal motion? It’s called “all in one “ I think.
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If you mean the rolling of the arms, like signal S19, that is a reminder between the crew that the special "4th Down Fumble Rule" will be in effect. That signal was used by most crews until recent years. Most FBS level crews have discontinued its use, using their radios to remind each other, or just simply being good enough to know the rule, and when it applies, without a reminder. 7-2-2-a-2
Note: This rule also applies on all Tries.
TXMike:
I think many years back when the fourth down fumble rule came in, somebody thought officials needed an extra reminder that it was fourth-down and be aware if there’s a fumble that there’s a special rule . I never understood the need for it since we already had fourth down signal, the clenched fist. But if your bosses tell you to do it, then you do it . I have never heard it referred to as all in one and always assumed it was a signal for turning over which would be a reminder of the fourth down fumble rule
RookieRef:
Thank you. Clarified!
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ElvisLives:
--- Quote from: TXMike on October 03, 2018, 12:00:10 PM --- I have never heard it referred to as all in one and always assumed it was a signal for turning over which would be a reminder of the fourth down fumble rule
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Actually, it was a somewhat abstract simulation of losing the ball via a fumble, i.e., the arms losing control of the ball. Like I said, abstract. :)
Robert
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