Mechanics Videos
The REFEREE’s Mechanics in a 5-Person Crew <- Click Here for Video Presentation
https://www.loom.com/share/39221559b8fb473a800854b11f992064
The UMPIRE’s Mechanics in a 5-Person Crew <- Click Here for Video Presentation
https://www.loom.com/share/11be1eabcfc44c39925da981585551fc
The BACK JUDGES’s Mechanics in a 5-Person Crew <- Click Here for Video Presentation
https://www.loom.com/share/759ed026d398463d99bbf71fa5a0bd1d
The LINE JUDGE’s Mechanics in a 5-Person Crew <- Click Here for Video Presentation
https://www.loom.com/share/3ec6b90cc7f749c8ad16c135f94dfbda
The HEAD LINESMAN’s Mechanics in a 5-Person Crew <- Click Here for Video Presentation
https://www.loom.com/share/8c7349c6a2714026b71b55207f0719e0
The MIAA Tournament uses 7-Person Crews. For FJ and SJ’s Mechanics see below:
FIELD JUDGE & SIDE JUDGE’s Mechanics in 7-Person Crews <-Click Here for Video
https://www.loom.com/share/361be0e367884894bc77790e11502549
Once you start the video, there will appear a [-] symbol in the bottom right corner. It is important that you select the [-] symbol to see the video in full screen. If time is a factor, you can select “1.5X” time (recommended) before you hit play. The video will play faster and cut the viewing time almost in half.
MIAA 7-Person Mechanics
This resource contains a handout presented by Rick Santilli as discussed at an officials’ zoom meeting on November 18, 2025. The inititial responsibilities for receivers by the FJ, SJ, LJ, and HL on several different types of pass plays is highlighted in this document as well as other game mechanic situations.
MSFOA Seven-Person Football Mechanics
Referee Pregame – NFHS – Jack Walsh
2024 NCAA Rule Book
Patriots’ Girls High School Flag Football
The New England Patriots is sponsoring a girls’ high school “club” football league. Many Massachusetts high school teams are joining in on the fun. When learning how to play flag football, start with the basics. The teams play 5 on 5 and each game consists of two halves. Local NFL Flag leagues will determine the length of each half. The clock only stops for halftime, team timeouts, or player injury.
Football and IRA Tax Information
Art of Officiating
AAHSO Videos – narrated by Tood Allen
AAHSO Training Videos.Todd Allen
Pennsylvania Videos – narrated by Brian Sakowski
Pennsylvania HS Officials Videos.Sakowski
2024 NFHS vs. NCAA Rules Differences
MIAA Football Handbook 2023-2025
Do you have the rulebooks? If not download the latest NCAA & MIAA Football Rules here.
How to BLOCK DATES on the Arbiter?
How to Block Dates<– Click here for video
Watch this video and it will explain how to block dates on the Arbiter.
ANEFO – Five Person Football Officiating Mechanics
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This Five Person Mechanics manual will help officials know their position and techniques on the field during games with five officials.
ANEFO – Three Person Football Officiating Mechanics
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This Three Person Mechanics manual will help officials know their position and techniques on the field during games with three officials.
Annual Concussion Course for Officials
http://nfhslearn.com/courses/61064/concussion-in-sports
All officials must take the annual free concussion course; don’t forget to print your certificate upon course completion.
ANEFO LinkedIN Group
Do you have a LinkedIN account? If “yes”, ANEFO has a members only group where you can discuss officiating and football related topics as well as connect/network with fellow ANEFO members. Connect with our LinkedIN group administrator, John Mattuchio, for a group invitation.
Uniforms and Equipment
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Eastern Association of Intercollegiate Football Officials (EAIFO) – Boston Chapter
Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association
Game Assignments
