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Originally Posted by Blue37
This might be a true statement if your state uses its own mechanics manual, but please note the following if it uses NFHS mechanics:
NFHS 2006-2007 Officials Manual, Pages 54 and 55
Keys and Priority of Keys
III. Balanced Formation: When there are the same number of eligible receivers outside the offensive tackles on each side of the formation, then the back judge will key on the widest eligible receiver to the line judge's side of the formation.
IV. Unbalanced Formation: The strength of the formation is determined by the number of eligible receivers outside of the offensive tackles. The back judge takes the widest eligible/s to the strength of the formation.
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That sounds wonderful, but do you look at the diagrams on the next couple of pages?
The diagrams show the BJ in most cases are taking the inside guy almost on every formation. Also I do not go directly by the NF book, because there are many other known contradictions or changes (that were made public) that are still in the book.
Also keys will change from crew to crew. All you are looking at the key is so you can determine run or pass. After the play, you have to go to other responsibilities.
Peace