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Originally posted by lazebra
We don't use any un-approved crew signals in Alabama. I tend to agree that the catch signal (as weel as the wide signal and several others) is unnecessary. It seems like we are trying to explain our call or reassure ourselves that the call is correct when we use these type signals.
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I'm looking at the signal chart in the NFHS manual right now along with the recommended crew signals. There's one I like that isn't in there -- the linesman (on a play with about five yards to go to the line-to-gain) will signal me with an open hand either forward or backward -- "five will get you one." This tells me whether a five yard penalty on the defense will yield a first down.
If it's too close that he can't tell, it means we're going to measure using the tape before marching off the penalty. I haven't had to do this yet, but I'd rather measure using the existing spot then move the ball forward and THEN bring out the chains.
I'm surprised that everyone is so rigid on signals, but maybe those folks don't work with the same crew week after week. I do, so we know what each of us are signalling. And once again, I don't have the signal police nagging us -- in any sport I work. Even in basketball I saw crews working the state final lasty year using NCAA basketball mechanics and signals. No comment whether good or bad, just my observation.
--Rich