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Originally posted by sm_bbcoach
I do agree about throwing the flag, AND watching the QB. I guess whatI am realling asking is HOW do youpersonaly watch the QB and see if it is IG???????????????
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Really easy. You glance to see where they throw the ball. If you are not too close, you can see the entire play easily.
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Originally posted by sm_bbcoach
The play I described (in #2) happened, and I only knew it was incomplete. The defense was calling for IG, but I ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA is was IG. The HL AND BJ came in and asked my why I did not throw it. I explained why. They all said it was IG. SO please give me some insight as to how youwould get this called AND protect the QB.
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Maybe you are too close to the play. Also where the ball goes is not the only issue to make this call under. The QB cannot just dump the ball while under duress either. So where the ball goes is not the only thing you have to judge. Did he just dump the ball because he knew he was going to get hit and lose yardage? It sounds like you might have been too close. You can always throw the flag, and then pick it up with information from your partner.
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Originally posted by sm_bbcoach
I am inclined to allow a wing to throw a flag, confer, determine if IG and either mark it off OR pick it up.
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You could be inclined, but that would not follow any mechanics at any level. This is the Referee's call and the Referee's call alone. No other official has any responsibility with the QB or passer the way the Referee does. Just like a pass or a fumble with the arm of the QB or a roughing call on a QB or kicker. Those calls belong to the Referee. You have to get an angle to make those calls and watch the initial release of the ball. You do not have to see if the ball is completed or not all the time, but you should be able to tell where the ball goes. You can easily tell if there was someone in the area. If you think there was no one there, you throw the flag, and then have your partners confirm or deny what you saw. You could even wait a couple of seconds and make eye contact and verbalize what he might have seen. But that is all a pregame issue and should be discussed before you get out on the field.
Peace