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Originally posted by JasonTX
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Originally posted by Theisey
You a wing man? If not, it helps me and my partner on the other side easily determine when we have four or more off the line (in conjuction the "I've got 11 from the referee).
I don't work 5-man mechanics anymore but I recall it did at one time, maybe still does have signifigance for the Bjudge key.
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Primarily I work R, but on occasion I will work on the wing. Our chapter used to punch back, but we got away from that since counting the backs doesn't guarantee a legal formation. Of course you can use the "I've got 11" from the R but around here that signal means "I've got 11 or less" Maybe there should be a change in rules that will allow 6 players on the line as long as there were no more than 4 in the backfield.
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You don't have a signal for having 11 players ONLY? Most crews use fist at shoulder height. I make sure my wings acknowledge the signal. If we have fewer than eleven, I signal with an open hand (like signaling "5"). If we have more than eleven, I signal with two thumbs up, make eye contact with my umpire, then throw the flag.