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Football Officiating => General Discussion => Topic started by: oscarmary on October 13, 2014, 08:59:40 AM

Title: Define a start of a series
Post by: oscarmary on October 13, 2014, 08:59:40 AM: Can the offense have a new ball brought in on any first down? Does the first down start the new series or is the series considered started when the offense first put the ball in play. Here would be an example, 2nd and 5 and the offense gains 8 so we now have first and 10. Since it is now first and 10 and a new series can the offense put a new ball in play?
Title: Re: Define a start of a series
Post by: walkintall on October 13, 2014, 09:56:30 AM: We allow a new ball on any down provided the ball boy gets it in an out in an efficient manner.

A new series of downs starts at every first down.

The only time an offense cannot have a new ball is on the try after the offense has just scored a TD. If the defense scores a TD, they can attempt the try with their ball.
Title: Re: Define a start of a series
Post by: AlUpstateNY on October 13, 2014, 12:04:36 PM: Quote from: oscarmary on October 13, 2014, 08:59:40 AM
Can the offense have a new ball brought in on any first down? Does the first down start the new series or is the series considered started when the offense first put the ball in play. Here would be an example, 2nd and 5 and the offense gains 8 so we now have first and 10. Since it is now first and 10 and a new series can the offense put a new ball in play?

Underthe NFHS code;(1-3-2)"...Each team may use any referee approved ball of its choice to free kick or start a new series of downs...".

1-3-3: "The Referee shall decide whether the ball meets specifications. If the field is wet, the referee may order the ball changed between downs."
Title: Re: Define a start of a series
Post by: HLinNC on October 13, 2014, 03:39:14 PM: In our area, we will change the ball out when it is dead in that team's side zone or on an incomplete pass or whenever the U wants a new one. We do now allow a new ball in every play as a matter of course.
Title: Re: Define a start of a series
Post by: Kalle on October 14, 2014, 12:51:22 AM: I guess this question is for NF rules, but in NCAA the officials decide when a new ball is brought in. Usually only on team possession changes (if the teams are playing with their own balls) and when the ball becomes dead in the side zone or out of bounds.
Title: Re: Define a start of a series
Post by: Ralph Damren on October 14, 2014, 12:34:15 PM: To see why only a new ball at the start of a new series is allowed, ye needn't go any further than 3-5-7f. :sTiR:
Title: Re: Define a start of a series
Post by: bossman72 on October 14, 2014, 03:51:12 PM: Quote from: Ralph Damren on October 14, 2014, 12:34:15 PM
To see why only a new ball at the start of a new series is allowed, ye needn't go any further than 3-5-7f. :sTiR:

Also, this prevents teams from bringing in a "kicking ball" on 4th down