ARTICLE 1.
a. The umpire has jurisdiction over player equipment.
b. The umpire is responsible for line play on both sides of the neutral zone, legality of linemen downfield, defensive signals, and whether passes and kicks cross the neutral zone. He also is responsible for the legality of the snap, counting offensive players and correctly enforcing penalties.
c. The umpire will remind the referee of time remaining in each period.
Position
ARTICLE 2.
a. The initial position of the umpire on scrimmage plays is five to seven yards beyond the neutral zone, where he adjusts his position to prevent interference with player movement.
b. The umpires position on free kicks is with the kicker. As a member of a four-man crew, he is positioned on the press-box sideline on the kickers restraining line.
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