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  • Umpire
    [2-3-4-5-6-7] The umpire is the official in the middle of the play, positioned on the defensive side of the ball. He controls the line play and the players.
  • Uncatchable forward pass
    The official will extend one arm backward and forward over the front top of his hat/head.
  • Unsportsmanlike Conduct
    The official will extend both arms out to the side, parallel to the ground and hold this position for at least 2-seconds.