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In our mechanics, the BJ and the LJ are responsible for counting B. They give each other the raised fist when they each have eleven just as the R and U do for the offense. Usually we will yell to each other "two off, two in", for example, for a substitution so we are both aware.
Also, the LJ should be calling out yardline numbers to the BJ once they get to or near the B 30 to a) keep him cognizent of the goal line b) keep everybody aware of where the BJ will be giving up the goal line (which should have been one of the topics covered in the pre-game) and c) keep him in it - especially when there is a run oriented offense on the field.
Lastly, on dead balls, we encourage the BJ to be vocal behind the play to let the wings know he's cleaning up and to let the players know there's somebody back there watching them.
On passes into the deep corners of the end zone, we always try to have the wing and BJ get sight of each other and acknowledge each other with a slight nod to let each other know they both had a catch from their angle with feet down. If one guy doesn't nod 'yes', you won't have the other guy going up while the first guy is signaling incomplete. The moment's pause may seem really long, but it really isn't and it looks clean and strong when both guys go up with the TD signal together.
[Edited by ABoselli on Feb 10th, 2004 at 08:28 PM]
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