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Summarizes when the clock runs and the play-clock duration (typically 25 seconds) with the corresponding referee signal for each situation, including fouls and penalties, period starts, measurement, helmet removal, injury, awarded first downs, scores, OT possessions, inadvertent whistles, and timeouts. Explains when the ball is ready for play, how the referee marks it ready, what to do when the clock is reset, operational notes for officials, and multiple example game-clock/play-clock timing scenarios.",{"@graph":63,"@context":118},[64,80,101],{"@type":65,"itemListElement":66},"BreadcrumbList",[67,71,74,77],{"item":68,"name":69,"@type":70,"position":9},"https://docshare.wps.com","Home","ListItem",{"item":72,"name":10,"@type":70,"position":73},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/",2,{"item":75,"name":36,"@type":70,"position":76},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/forms/",3,{"item":78,"name":59,"@type":70,"position":79},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/40-second-play-clock-cheat-sheet-ready-for-play/572327/",4,{"url":78,"name":59,"@type":81,"image":82,"author":87,"headline":59,"publisher":90,"fileFormat":93,"inLanguage":57,"description":61,"dateModified":94,"datePublished":95,"encodingFormat":93,"isAccessibleForFree":96,"interactionStatistic":97},"DigitalDocument",{"url":83,"@type":84,"width":85,"height":86},"https://docshare.wps.com/thumbnails/40-second-play-clock-cheat-sheet-ready-for-play/572327.png","ImageObject",442,249,{"name":88,"@type":89},"Oliver","Person",{"url":68,"name":91,"@type":92},"DocShare","Organization","application/pdf","2026-10-15","2026-10-13",true,{"@type":98,"interactionType":99,"userInteractionCount":9},"InteractionCounter",{"@type":100},"ViewAction",{"@type":102,"mainEntity":103},"FAQPage",[104,110,114],{"name":105,"@type":106,"acceptedAnswer":107},"When does the 40-second play clock begin and what ends it starts?","Question",{"text":108,"@type":109},"The 40-second play clock runs after a down other than specified in 3.6.1.A, and starts when the ball is declared dead by game officials.","Answer",{"name":111,"@type":106,"acceptedAnswer":112},"What referee signal corresponds to a 25-second play clock in key situations?",{"text":113,"@type":109},"The sheet shows “Chop” or “Wind” depending on the situation. 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The ball is ready when the play clock is stopped and the referee marks it ready after the ready-for-play signal, or when the play clock is running and the ball is placed for a down with officials positioned away from the field area.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":78,"og:type":120,"og:title":59,"og:site_name":91,"og:description":61},"article",{"robots":122,"canonical":78},"index,follow",{"doc_id":124,"site_id":56},572327,1792104329,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":127},{"doc_id":124,"user_id":128,"nickname":88,"user_avatar":129,"doc_module":9,"category_id":35,"category_name":36,"doc_title":59,"doc_description":61,"doc_content":130,"file_id":131,"file_url":132,"file_type":133,"file_size":134,"view_count":9,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":9,"is_downloadable":9,"audit_status":9,"page_count":73,"language":135,"language_code":57,"site_id":56,"html_lang":57,"table_of_contents":136,"faqs":137,"seo_title":138,"seo_description":61,"update_tm":139,"read_time":9},8796095461610,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_276721f389ce27ea32af1340a28f341c","40/25 Second Play Clock Cheat Sheet Play Clock  \n40 seconds will be on the play clock after a down other than specified in 3.6.1.A, (situations below) and start when the ball is declared dead by game officials.  \n\n| Situation | Play Clock | Referee Signal |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Administration of a foul & penalty | 25 Seconds | Chop or Wind |\n| At the start of a period | 25 Seconds | Chop |\n| Measurement | 25 Seconds | Chop or Wind |\n| Helmet Comes Off | 25 Seconds | Chop or Wind |\n| Injury | 25 Seconds | Chop or Wind |\n| Defense (Team B) awarded a 1st down | 25 Seconds | Chop |\n| After any score | 25 Seconds | Chop |\n| Start of Team A’s possession in OT | 25 Seconds | Chop |\n| Inadvertent whistle | 25 Seconds | Wind |\n| Timeout by either team | 25 Seconds | Chop |\n| Timeout by official | 25 Seconds | Chop |\n| Touchback | 25 Seconds | Chop |\n| Untimed down | 25 Seconds | Chop |\n| Period Extension | 25 Seconds | Chop |\n\nReady-for-Play  \nThe ball is ready for play when;  \n1. ) When play clock is stopped, the referee marks the ball ready for play after giving the ready for play signal  \n2. ) When the play clock is running, the ball has been placed for a down and the game official has stepped away to position while the play clock is running.  \nVideo Below will help to put the above into context on the field.  \nLink to Video  \nNotes  \n• There is no signal or whistle from the Referee while the 40 second clock is running, except for a silent wind for a first down when the play ended inbounds.  \n• To reset play clock, Referee and/or BJ should pump with two hands for a reset to :40 seconds or pump with a single hand for a reset to :25 seconds  \n• Recommend at least two game balls for each team to aide in getting balls placed quickly  \n• Quick and efficient chain crew is important, a must for “box” personnel  \n• Umpire should stand over ball until box is near new position. Once he has left line and in position, the ball is ready for play  \n• It is crucial to talk with clock personnel prior to game to go over new clock rules. Must emphasize silent wind awareness. If there’s one clock operator, BJ will need to run play clock from the field.  \n• Umpires should have quick conversations with centers and snappers to pause for a second while they get to positions. This should be a quick movement to your position.  \n• Ball should be down and ready for play with around :30 remaining on play clock. If the clock falls below :25 before ball is placed with no fault to offense, then once placed the Referee and BJ should pump clock back to :25 . This should be done without stopping game clock when possible.  \nExamples of times Game Clock and Play clock may not be started or running at the same time .  \n1. ) A 1/ 10 Ball is run for a 5-yard gain. The game clock does not stop, play clock is reset to :40 and starts within 3 seconds of the end of play.  \n2. ) A 2/5 An incomplete pass is thrown. Game clock is stopped, and play clock is reset to :40 and starts within 3 seconds of the incomplete signal.  \n3. ) A 3/5 Ball is run a 10-yard gain inbounds. Game clock is stopped for first down. The play clock is reset to :40 and starts within 3 seconds of the end of play. Referee gives silent wind to restart game clock when Umpire has placed ball down.  \n4. ) A 1/ 10 Ball is run for 3-yard gain before runner is forced OOB. Game clock is stopped and starts on snap, the play clock is reset to :40 and starts within 3 seconds of the end of play.  \n5. ) A 2/7 Pass is completed for 20-yard gain with runner tackled inbounds. A77 holds on play. Game clock stops for first down and to administer penalty. Ball is spotted, Referee starts :25 play clock and game clock.  \n6. ) A 2/ 17 Ball is run for 15-yard gain, before A fumbles. Official kills clock to dig in pile and finds A recovered fumble at spot of fumble. Once spotted, Referee signals :25 to start and game clock to start.  \n7. ) A 3/2 After a timeout, Referee blows his whistle to start :25 play clock.  \n8. ) A 3/2 A22","cbCait730TCWmMhR","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCait730TCWmMhR","pdf",111780,"English","# Play Clock\n## Situation-Based Play Clock and Referee Signals\n# Ready-for-Play\n## When the Ball Is Ready\n## Notes for Officials and Timing\n## Examples of Game Clock/Play Clock Timing","[{\"question\":\"When does the 40-second play clock begin and what ends it starts?\",\"answer\":\"The 40-second play clock runs after a down other than specified in 3.6.1.A, and starts when the ball is declared dead by game officials.\"},{\"question\":\"What referee signal corresponds to a 25-second play clock in key situations?\",\"answer\":\"The sheet shows “Chop” or “Wind” depending on the situation. 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