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Football Officiating => NCAA Discussion => Topic started by: wwhd on June 30, 2012, 08:27:38 PM

Title: Back Judge 5-man vs. 7-man
Post by: wwhd on June 30, 2012, 08:27:38 PM

Hello Zebras :)

I'm looking for advice

Almost entire referee life I've been working 5-man crew, mainly BJ but every once in a while (playoffs e.g.) I get BJ@7-man and it seems to cause some problems how switch to new crew size

Main problem for me is that after covering from sideline to sideline I have to focus on the middle of the field - is there any way to do it correctly - cover my zone (middle of the field) and not let guys go behind me near the sideline?

Will be grateful for any advice, thanks

Title: Re: Back Judge 5-man vs. 7-man
Post by: Gtesli on July 01, 2012, 08:51:08 AM

I would say that you should work on formation recognition. Down & distance+understanding the formation are your friends. Who can threaten you deep? Who is the first player who can threaten you deep?  You still have your key, but being aware of who the first threat is can make it easier to not let anyone get behind you. 

Title: Re: Back Judge 5-man vs. 7-man
Post by: TxSkyBolt on July 01, 2012, 12:20:07 PM

Doesn't your association have a 7-man mechanics manual?  If so, that's where to start.