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Offline Welpe

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Six Man Mechanics
« on: July 17, 2012, 09:39:10 AM »
Not six man football, but six official. Has TASO entertained the idea of adopting mechanics for six officials? It seems that'd be a good bridge between 5 and 7 man. I could see that being more popular in larger metro areas where 7 might be hard to come by but six would be attainable.
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Offline TXMike

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Re: Six Man Mechanics
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2012, 10:21:05 AM »
Ask most anyone who has worked 6 man mechanics and they will tell you you are better off with 5 or 7.  With 6 there is too much opportunity for things missed deep as ea guy thinks the other has it.  I don't think you will see TASO push for 6 man crews.
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Offline Welpe

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Re: Six Man Mechanics
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2012, 10:30:22 AM »
I've heard opposite from several guys in both Pennsylvania and Georgia which is why I asked here. Your explanation of deep coverage makes sense though.
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Offline Joe Stack

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Re: Six Man Mechanics
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2012, 12:50:53 PM »
I've always wondered if the answer is to keep a BJ where he is and have the 6th official on the HL sideline (SJ). The HL would stay at the line (not literally, but moves with the play) until the ball moved across while the LJ would move as he does now. The BJ favors the LJ side but still keeps the TE on the HL side. The HL would have fewer downfield pass responsibilities. A side judge could really help out on punts and downfield blocking fouls.

However, if we could go 6, there really isn't much reason to not go 7.
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Offline Welpe

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Re: Six Man Mechanics
« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2012, 12:54:42 PM »
Quote from: Joe Stack on July 17, 2012, 12:50:53 PM
I've always wondered if the answer is to keep a BJ where he is and have the 6th official on the HL sideline (SJ). The HL would stay at the line (not literally, but moves with the play) until the ball moved across while the LJ would move as he does now. The BJ favors the LJ side but still keeps the TE on the HL side. The HL would have fewer downfield pass responsibilities. A side judge could really help out on punts and downfield blocking fouls.

I believe PA does it this way but I could be wrong.

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However, if we could go 6, there really isn't much reason to not go 7.

My initial thought is it would be a good way to get sixth men into some games, even if they are working voluntarily. Another thought is that it's easier to bridge the gap from 5 to 7 in terms of numbers if there's an intermediate of six. To completely outfit our chapter with a sixth man would require an additional 80-85 officials whereas with seven would require an additional 160 - 170.
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