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High School Football Mechanics Illustrated

Football Officiating Mechanics Illustrated: 4 and 5 Person High School Crews Football Mechanics Illustrated is the only High School mechanics book to combine crews of 4 & 5 with detailed images. Referee’s exclusive MechaniGram® graphics give you precise locations and movement guidelines for every type of play situation. By studying this easy-to-read yet in-depth resource,…

The Ultimate Book on Holding

The Ultimate Book on Holding This book illuminates of one of football’s most difficult and debated calls. All aspects of the eight types of holding are covered in detail. Not only does the book explain how to call holding, it clarifies why and when it should be called as well. Contributions from a variety of…

The Ultimate Book on Pass Interference

The Ultimate Book on Pass Interference Pass interference is one of the most difficult judgment calls a football official has to make. Milliseconds can separate an athletic play from a violation. With increased scrutiny on these types of plays at a national level, high school officials need to make sure they’re fully versed in how to…

Ultimate Book: Special Teams

Ultimate Book: Special Teams Although it takes up a small percentage of time in each contest, the kicking game is one of the most complex situations football officials face. Its many facets such as fair catches, first touching, blocking restrictions and more; need to be applied often while athletes are at full speed and the…

Ultimate Book: Blocking & Tackling

The Ultimate Book on Blocking & Tackling - Updated for 2021 There is not a play in any game in which someone isn’t blocked or being tackled. With increased emphasis on player safety, the Ultimate Book on Blocking & Tackling speaks directly to what officials need to be most concerned about. Referee has pulled together the best thinking…

Targeting & Other Personal Fouls

Targeting & Other Personal Fouls CRACK! Helmet to helmet. Even if you don't see it, you'd know it by the sound alone. Targeting. Survey after survey indicate that parents, fearful of the dangers of the game, are not allowing their children to play full-contact football. Could the well run dry? Will we run out of…

Position Power: Working the Umpire Position

Position Power: Working the Umpire Position In the old days, you didn’t choose to be an umpire. You got stuck doing it. Those days are long, long gone. The modern umpire must not only be one of the better athletes on the field, he needs to be mentally sharp. One second the umpire is determining…