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  • Catch
    A catch is the act of establishing player possession of a live ball in flight.
  • Chop Block
    The official, using both arms facing down, will make a chopping motion 2x towards his waist with his arms/hands.
  • Clipping
    The official, using one arm, will swipe forward across the back of his knee or lower thigh.
  • Coin Toss Signal
    The official will tap the winning captain on the shoulder, turn to the press box and signal either option deferred, option to receive. Captains should be turned with their backs to their goal lines.