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  • Team A & B
    Team A is the team which put the ball in play. Team B is the opponent. Team designations remain the same throughout the entire down.
  • Team K & R
    Team K is the kicking team. Team R is the receiving team. Team designations remain the same throughout the entire down.
  • Team Possession
    Team possession is when one of the players on a team is in possession of the ball, or attempting to punt, drop kick, or place kick. A forward pass is considered in possession of that team during flight. During a loose ball, team possession is determined by the last player to have possession of the ball.
  • Time Out
    The official raises both arms crossed above his head and then extends/waves both arms to the side 3x.
  • Touchback
    A touchback occurs when a team is responsible for a ball becoming dead in or behind its opponent's end zone.
  • Touchback
    The official raises his right arm directly above his shoulder and brings it down to his side 2x.
  • Touchdown
    A touchdown occurs when a team is in possession of the ball in its opponent's end zone.
  • Touchdown, Fieldgoal, Score after Touchdown
    The official extends both arms straight above his shoulders, fingers extended, holding the signal for at least 3-seconds.
  • Tripping
    The official will take one foot and touch it behind the ankle of his other foot.
  • TV/Radio Time Out
    The official, in front of his chest, creates a "T" sign with both hands, holding it for at least 3-seconds.