2 Man Mechanics�NFHS
Slides and Graphics by ZLAX Publications
By John P. Hill
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Zones of the Field
Defensive Zone
ZONE 3
ZONE 4
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Official Terminology
Coach’s area
Coach’s area
crease
center X
wing line
restraining line
end line
side line
alley
bench area
special
substitution
area
scorer’s
table
defensive zone
offensive attack box
restraining line
Defensive Zone
Zone 3
Zone 4
midline
Far side
cone
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Coin Toss
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U
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NOTE: R gets Home, and has
them face the bench. Visitor calls
toss before coin toss. Catch coin,
and don’t flip it over. If you drop it,
re-flip. Rotate their backs to goal
they are defending.
Note: R should leave about 5 steps before the U leaves to get the home team set up.
Updated 2/04/04
NOTE: The team that wins the
Toss shall receive choice of goals
or control of the first Alternating
Possession (AP).
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Line Up
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Note: After brief word by R,
teams break out to positions.
R takes face-off, U takes lines.
Note: R usually runs the far side,
and takes the face off to start, but
this is up to the R.
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Opening Face-off—ball goes away
(ball goes away)
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Note: T (Referee)runs far side
of field first half, unless there
are problems
Note: Lead has initial count.
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NOTE: Check for neutral zone
Prior to face-off
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Face-Off—ball rolls to you
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Note: L tries to get outside of
the play, and get to goal as soon
as possible. Must have count.
Note: Face-off official must
stay in close to the ball.
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NOTE: Check for neutral zone. Prior to face-off
NOTE: FO official must re-start all FO Violations in NCAA rules game)
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Goal Scored
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Lead signals goal, hold for
2-3 seconds, gets ball out of net,
Trail come in and watch players.
This 5 second span after a goal
is when things can get out of control.
Exchange
ball and #
Note: Trail must be aware of
potential problems as he is
coming into the play.
Note: Only On official signals goal!
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Goal Scored—Face-Off
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Lead exchanges ball and number, jogs
to his position on the corner of box.
Activates his beeper, writes the score
down, counts players and signals
partner when all is set.
Trail come in and watches players, get ball from Lead, exchange #, and jog to Face-Off position. Write down score, and wait for ready signal from partner.
Note: Trail be sure to step over Midfield to take the face-off. This will ensure that you are facing the proper direction.
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Updated 1/16/08
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Penalty Enforcement
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flag down
Lead gets signal from Trail, checks activity of players , then get the ball ready for play.
Trail calls out “flag down”, stops play at appropriate time, tells his partner what the call is, then gets out in open and relays call to table.
NOTE: Trail official ALWAYS
Relays the penalty to the table!
NOTE: Do NOT start the ball
Directly in front of the cage!
Updated 10/5/07
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Man Down Face-Off
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Note: U should cheat up towards midfield
to help with offsides. Be aware that you
still have near goal for coverage.
X is man down
Note: Both officials should
communicate about the player
that must remain onsides.
HOT
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Time –Out Procedure
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X “time out”
Note: Trail should try and get to wing
area when teams are crossing over. Then meet Lead at midfield.
Note: When you meet at midfield you should write down time-out, and discuss any mechanics that may be off. Be sure you know where the ball will be starting.
Note: Be sure to tell the benches who called time out!
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Fight Procedure
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fight
FREEZE BENCHES!
Note: On official takes the fight,
and Off official takes benches
with coaches.
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Fight Procedure #2
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fight
FREEZE BENCHES!
Note: Lead has to hustle over to
bench area to freeze them! Look for #’s and coaches leaving bench.
Trail tries to stop fight before
it gets out of hand, and get
players #’s
Note: On official takes the fight,
and Off official takes benches
with coaches.
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Settled Situations
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Note: Remember to keep the ball in
front of you at all times. Always keep
moving to create a better angle.
Note: If the Lead gets pushed off the
goal, Trail must pinch down to help on
goal.
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On & Off Officials
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ball here
Note: Trail is on Official, and has the
ball.
Note: Lead has goal, and is off official. He needs to watch action in front of crease. (holds, illegal screens, crease violations.
Hey, Ref...Who’s
watching the ball?
Note: Pre-game should be clear
on how the On-Off calls will be
communicated.
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Transition
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Note: Trail (new Lead) breaks out when
goalie makes save. Run a few strides ,
then look for ball. If still coming; beat
ball to offensive box, then goal.
Note: Lead (new Trail) has the 4 second crease count, and 10 second defensive count. Stay w/the ball. Watch for late hits.
New Lead can pick up the quick offside,
but should concentrate on getting to the
goal. Take 10 second count coming
over midfield.
look
Note: Assume first pass will be
completed.
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Free Clear
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Trail hustles downfield, and gets
into position. May want to signal to
benches what call was. No Penalty
time to be served.
Lead gets the ball, and gets it up
to 1 step over midfield. Blow
whistle when 5 yds is given.
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Interference w/goalie
whistle
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Equipment Check
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Lead goes to closest bench and
takes the number selected. Lead needs to hustle to wing area.
Trail goes over midfield, and
takes a player from the opposite bench area..
Note: try to get a ball, or ask ball person to toss you one. Don’t go into team huddle to get a stick!
Official should do the stick
measurement in the middle of the field by the center “X”.
Updated 1/5/08
NOTE: Sticks are the only item
checked in between quarters.
A coaches request will cause all
equipment to be checked.
2 checks per team, per half.
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