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Football Officiating => National Federation Discussion => Topic started by: mardunn on August 28, 2013, 12:56:18 PM

Title: Mechanics
Post by: mardunn on August 28, 2013, 12:56:18 PM
So I'm moving to a new position this year and although I know the mechanics manual pretty well, I was wondering if there were any resources solely for mechanics improvement.

I've watched most of the Aloha clinic videos and the Crew of 5 videos, but these focus mainly on play situations with mechanics thrown in where appropriate.  I'm looking for anything that's the opposite way, focusing mainly on mechanics.
Title: Re: Mechanics
Post by: Rulesman on August 28, 2013, 01:21:48 PM
Try Bill LeMonnier's mechanics DVD.
Title: Re: Mechanics
Post by: SCHSref on August 28, 2013, 02:39:33 PM
Does your state have its own mechanics manual?  Mine does and from what I understand, it is slightly different than some of the other state's
Title: Re: Mechanics
Post by: FLAHL on August 28, 2013, 03:40:18 PM
Do an internet search for "Ohio Gold Book" and you'll find a 50 page pdf file that does a very nice job of identifying mechanics for each position (R, U, HL, LJ, BJ) for a number of different situations.  Unless you work in Ohio, there may be some differences between this manual and your mechanics, but this is (IMHO) a great place to start. 
Title: Re: Mechanics
Post by: maven on August 28, 2013, 04:56:55 PM
Quote from: FLAHL on August 28, 2013, 03:40:18 PM
Do an internet search for "Ohio Gold Book" and you'll find a 50 page pdf file that does a very nice job of identifying mechanics for each position (R, U, HL, LJ, BJ) for a number of different situations.  Unless you work in Ohio, there may be some differences between this manual and your mechanics, but this is (IMHO) a great place to start. 

The major difference between the Gold Book and NFHS mechanics is the free kick mechanics, which are quite different.
Title: Re: Mechanics
Post by: Atlanta Blue on August 28, 2013, 08:10:44 PM
Here is a link to the GHSA Mechanics Manual.  It is primarily based on 6 officials, but has sections on 4, 5 and 7 man as well.

http://ghsa.net/sites/default/files/documents/football/2013_GHSA_Football_Officials_Manual_Final.pdf
Title: Re: Mechanics
Post by: JKinGA29 on August 28, 2013, 10:51:39 PM
Quote from: Atlanta Blue on August 28, 2013, 08:10:44 PM
Here is a link to the GHSA Mechanics Manual.  It is primarily based on 6 officials, but has sections on 4, 5 and 7 man as well.

http://ghsa.net/sites/default/files/documents/football/2013_GHSA_Football_Officials_Manual_Final.pdf

Actually they took out the 5 and 7 man section this year.   pi1eOn
Title: Re: Mechanics
Post by: Atlanta Blue on August 29, 2013, 07:33:23 AM
Quote from: JKinGA29 on August 28, 2013, 10:51:39 PM
Actually they took out the 5 and 7 man section this year.   pi1eOn
Hadn't even noticed!  I still have the 2012 Manual that has them in if you want them.  Send me a message with an email address and I can send the pdf.