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Originally posted by Warrenkicker
I have been on the wing this season for varsity games and I agree that it can be very difficult for a wing to count B. But once I have gotten more used to the rest of the presnap routine I have been able to start getting B counted as well and confirming it with BJ.
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Speaking of pre-snap routine, I'd like to hear what everyone does pre-snap. Of course it depends on position, and since I've worked mostly HL or LJ my career, it is what I have down best. But I'd love to hear about others' positions.
When the previous down ends, I do:
1) Confirm the down with the other wing and R.
If HL...
2) a) If a new series, set the chains (after confirmation from R)
b) Otherwise, erify the down on the box (I let guy set the box)
3) Count B
4) Look at R and U to verify 11. Then check there are 4 in the backfield. Punch back if outside guy is off.
5) Watch the line for FS or encroachment
6) Spit out the whistle on the snap
Of course 3 can be difficult if HL and things are going fast (i.e. hurry-up offense). And for 4, if there are less than four in the backfield, extra checks are going through my mind (i.e. a covered receiver); more than 4 looking for an illegal formation. But overall I go through this progression every down.
Comments? Routines for R, U, and BJ?