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  • Referee
    [2-3-4-5-6-7] Also known as the "White hat", the referee is the official responsible for the quarterback and penalty enforcement, as well as game administration.
  • Roughing the Kicker/Holder
    First using the Personal Foul signal, the official will then extend his leg in a slow kicking motion forward and back.
  • Roughing the Passer
    The official using one hand/arm will make a forward motion from his shoulder toward the ground and slightly across his body.
  • Running into Kicker/Holder
    The official will extend his leg in a slow kicking motion forward and back.