We have a bit of a problem with that also in Germany. In the north they don't really worry about this, and when I am U or R I always insist. When a team from the north comes, I tend to warn them before the game, and use up their time outs during the game. I think I've only given 1 5-yarder (after all the time-outs are gone). Usually they run over to the side line and find some sort of volleyball type kneepads.
But I also let them know before the game that it is unacceptable (even though they SHOULD know that).
James
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