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Love those scrums!
I have the disadvantage of working with a four-man crew. Regardless, in pregame we review loose ball coverage. The nearest official gets to the pile and starts to sort players out. He surveys the situation and either dives in or begins by separating the players shouting, "You're out" as he removes players who obviously do not have possession. The second official assists in removing players using the same words.
AT the bottom of the pile will be either a player in possession of the ball or players of the opposite team in which case the ball belongs to the team last in possession.
My other two officials have instructions to slowly move toward the pile whhile observing players around the pile. Last thing you want to do in move all officials to clearing the pile and find two players who came off the pile fighting.
I would love to have that fifth official!
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