It is 2nd and 10 for the Moms, and they run the ball again for 3 yards. On 3rd and 7, they decide on a pass play and complete a long pass to their wide receiver.
The Moms have scored their first TOUCHDOWN!
Moms 6, Dads 0.
The Moms now attempt the point after touchdown, or PAT. And it’s good! Moms 7, Dads 0.
So now the Moms must kick off to the Dads. That’s right, the Dads will send out their kick off return team. The Dads team returns the kick off to their 25 yard line. They attempt 3 plays, but earn only 8 yards, making it 4th and 2.
The team sends out the field goal team (a special team) to attempt a field goal. The Moms bring out their field goal block team, to try to prevent the field goal. The Dads snap the ball to the holder, and the kicker kicks the ball.
The Moms are able to block the kick, making the field goal no good!
With that, the second quarter is over, and we move to the break in the game called Halftime.
The score stands: Moms 7, Dads 0.
The teams then move to the locker room, where they enjoy a twenty-minute break, along with reviewing strategy for the second half of the game. The spectators use the bathroom and stock up on drinks and snacks.
While halftime is going on – let’s take this time to review penalties, officials and official signals. Penalties: these are fouls or illegal acts by a player on the offensive, defensive or special teams that may gain them an unfair advantage. If you see an official toss a yellow flag into the air, a player has violated the rules.
After the play is dead, or finished, the official with the white hat will signal the violation to the audience (fans in the stands and the teams on the sideline). All officials wear black hats except for the head official (referee) who wears a white hat. With each penalty there is either a loss of down and/or yards marked off against a team. On one side of the playing field there are also three men in stripe shirts also know as the chain gang. One is responsible for marking the spot of the ball and the down. That stick is called the down marker. The other two hold sticks that are joined by a chain ten yards long, called the line-to-gain indicator. The chain is used to determine if the team makes a first down. The following pages show what the head official will signal to the audience the infraction (or why he threw the yellow flag).
There are over 40 some signals of different penalties – the following are some of the most common ones.
Offensive Holding Offensive players cannot hold the opponent. Players trying to protect or block are not permitted to hold the defense.
A holding penalty moves the offensive team back ten yards.
Clipping A clip is simply blocking the opponent in the backside at or below the waist. A clipping penalty moves the offensive team back fifteen yards. The penalty is severe because a serious injury could occur.
Off sides and Encroachment Neither team is permitted to cross the neutral zone before the ball is snapped. The penalty for off sides or encroachment is five yards against the violating team.
Unsportsmanlike Conduct Any act that interferes with the normal game administration by the players or coaches. These would include but are not limited to: late hit, taunting, excessive celebration, taking your helmet off while on the field and fighting. The penalty is fifteen yards from the end of the play.
Illegal Procedure (or False Start) A movement by the offense that simulates the start of a play before the ball is snapped. The penalty for illegal procedure is five yards.
Delay of game When the offensive team does not get the ball snapped before the play clock expires. The play clock is the time the offensive team is allowed in between plays. The time allowed in High School and College is 25 seconds from the time the official winds his arm to start the play clock. The penalty for delay of game is five yards.
Pass Interference Pass interference (or PI) is contact with the receiver by the defender before the offensive player touches the ball. This can also be on the offensive player, but is rare. The penalty for pass interference (or PI) is 15 yards from the line of scrimmage and a first down.
Safety This is the signal for safety, which is worth two points and the offensive team must kick off from their own twenty yard line.
Touchdown This is the signal for a touchdown which you already know means six points.
This signal usually makes the offense happy and the defense very sad.
Let’s move into the 3rd quarter now.
Score Big!
Coach Hrovat