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  • Head Linesman
    [3-4-5-6-7] The head linesmen is a sideline official at the line of scrimmage, responsible for the yardage chains and the down box.
  • Holding
    The official, using both arms/hands in front of his chest or to the side of his chest, with one hand hold the wrist of the other arm.