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Originally posted by waltjp
Working as U for 5-man games I usually instruct the ball boys to run the ball into me or the Referee. I also tell them that I can't catch so DON'T THROW IT! That seems to help prevent the bad toss (or catch attempt) that leads to the ball rolling around the field. [/B]
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5-man games and higher, a Referee should rarely handle a ball from any ball boy. An Umpire should be receiving the ball from his wings on incomplete pass plays but mostly from the BJ on all other plays. That's his primary job after a play is over. Let him to it!
Secondly, its the BJ's responsiblility to instruct the ball boy(s) and what/how to interact with the officials. Why don't you inside guys just do what you are supposed to do and leave the outside stuff to us wings and downfield officials. We can all get along if you do this.
Finally, and I know we've covered this territory before, keep the ball people OFF THE FIELD as much as possible.
They have no business being out there.