Official resources · Mechanics

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Current mechanics first, with previous CKFOA training material preserved in a clearly dated reference archive.

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KHSAA seven-person football officiating mechanics

Adjusted mechanics considerations covering scrimmage plays, ball spotting, pace, free kicks, punts, and scoring tries.

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Reference archive

Previous CKFOA portfolio materials

These materials are preserved from the former site for study and historical reference. Dates are shown so they are not mistaken for current rules or mechanics.

Archive · 2011Three-official football mechanicsRead on site ↗Archive · 2015NFHS interpretations and clarificationsRead on site ↗Archive · 2015Preseason guide — Part 1Read on site ↗Archive · 2015Preseason guide — Part 2Read on site ↗Archive · 2016Mechanics changesRead on site ↗Archive · 2016Pregame outlineRead on site ↗Archive · 2016Preseason guide — Part 1Read on site ↗Archive · 2016Preseason guide — Part 2Read on site ↗Archive · 2017High school game reportRead on site ↗Archive · 2017Officials pregameRead on site ↗Archive · 2017Preseason guideRead on site ↗Archive · 2017Running-clock provisionsRead on site ↗CKFOA guidanceGuidelines on excessive hitsRead on site ↗CKFOA guidanceTargeting and defenseless playersRead on site ↗DOC · ArchiveCKFOA ratings guidelinesDownload ↓CKFOA referenceOfficiating philosophyRead the full document ↗DOC · ReferenceIndividual position responsibilitiesDownload ↓DOC · ReferencePenalty referenceDownload ↓