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If a coach challenges a play, the replay official must know what is being challenged. Obtain that information from the referee. Even if the coach is challenging a specific component of the play, ensure during the review process that replay looks at all reviewable aspects of the play.
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When reporting the results of a coach's challenge, replay must let the referee know if the coach loses the challenge and is charged with a timeout. A team will not be charged with a timeout if the coach's challenge results in the ruling on the field being overturned (Rule 12-5-1b-2).
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A coach should not be forced to use a challenge on a significant play that cannot be upheld by the replay official. It is a reasonable expectation that a coach should not win a challenge on a significant
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A coach cannot challenge a spot that does not involve the line to gain or the goal line. A coach may challenge that a runner stepped out of bounds or was down prior to being allowed to advance. When the challenge does involve the line to gain or the goal line and the spot is incorrect, replay should move the ball to the correct spot. A coach loses the challenge regarding line to gain unless the down is changed. A coach loses the challenge if any reviewable aspect of the play is overturned, regardless of what was challenged.
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If a coach challenges a play that is not reviewable, he loses his timeout but not the challenge.
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A coach must initiate the challenge by calling timeout. He cannot challenge unless he has a timeout remaining.
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If a coach challenge is unsuccessful, the timeout is charged and the game clock will start on the snap.
