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Talk to your referee before the game and tell him that, at least for the first few series, you might need extra time getting the chain crew set up. Ask him not to signal the ready for play until you point to him. That will take a little pressure off at first and allow you to get into a rythm with the chain crew. I would even go so far as to blow my whistle and stop the clock if my WH signalled ready for play before they were set up right.
Watch the chain crew closely at first until you get comfortable that they are listening to you and following you lead. Ask the box man to wait for you signal before he changes the down and watch at first that he does.
If you spend a little extra time with them at first, it will pay divedends all night long. If you don't get problems straightened out at first, you'll have problems all night long.
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