On or off the line
I have been doing this for a few years and before that as a coach. I have always heard from fellow officials the answer is "You are on the Line" or "You are off the Line". That is not coaching that is answering the question if they look to you. I have also always been told never to tell them to move forward or back...that is coaching and you could be wrong or have them moving at the snap.
It is a good idea to tell the coaches and captiains that the ends/receivers should indicate to you what they are supposed to be "I am on the Line" then by responding witht he above you have confirmed or denied that. Makes it clear. Also -- If it is close or marginal you can error to the placement they said rather then guess what they want.
It has worked well fro me for 8 years as an official.
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