Pass Interference Penalty in Youth Football (Written by Referee Insider Steve Wells) Offensive Pass Interference at the Youth Football level is one of the toughest calls for a referee to make or not make. At higher levels it there are rules about whether the ball is catchable.
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Expert Referee Steve Wells offers a fresh look at youth football from an officiating perspective. In his latest article, he discusses how each game should be officiated: When I was a young youth football referee, I asked my White Hat (what we the crew call the Referee) the best way to approach the game.
We’re happy to feature youth football referee Steve Wells as a guest contributor. He’ll answer questions you may have regarding youth football officiating and give you a glimpse of what it’s like to be a ref.