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- Legal touching of forward pass or scrimmage kick
The official, raising both hands above his head holds one arm still and with his other hand makes a "tip" type movement across his extended hand. - Line Judge
[4-5-6-7] The line judge is a sideline official at the line of scrimmage, responsible for determining forward progress and passing calls. - Line of Scrimmage
The line of scrimmage is a line drawn sideline to sideline marking the spot where the ball will be put in play. - Line to Gain
The line to gain is the spot that Team A needs to reach to be awarded a new series of downs. - Live Ball
A live ball is a ball in play. This occurs after the ball is legally snapped or free kicked. - Loose Ball
A loose ball is a pass, fumble, or kick. A loose ball continues to be loose until a player gains possession of the ball or it becomes dead by rule. - Loss of Down
The official places both of his hands directly behind his head, holding it for at least 2-seconds.