Our varsity crew had this happen twice this year. Early in the season we had a WR covering the slot back, who was suppose to be in the back field. He was on the line however, and almost facing the center at the snap. First time our HL advised him and the coach to correct the problem, either he was on the line of scrimmage meaning he had to be parallel to the opponent's goal line or he needed to line up all the way in the back field. About three plays later he lined he same way and our HL flagged him for illegal allignment/procedure.
Last week in the last game of the season at Belleville and a vital one for both teams as they were bidding for a playoff spot, the WR started on the line not facing the goal line. Our HL flagged him immediatley feeling that this is week 9 at the varsity level in a game which if lost by visiting team would greatly change the playoff picture. Our intent was similiar to the pregame sportsmanship talk. The teams have been out here for nine weeks now and should know what the rules are, both sportsmanship and game.
As always, it is a judgment call on what to do and somebody is going to be upset, so call what you believe is best to avoid allowing an advantage to occur.
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Hey coach, this is Friday night, not Sunday afternoon.
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