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I actually had my first varsity game at umpire. Now, I am a referee.
Your mental preparation is the key. Hopefully, you have very strong referee on the game to guide you through any tough situations.
Talk with your R, but here are a few things to do:
Prep-snap:
1. Snap infractions on the center
2. Illegal numbering ( live ball foul)
3. False starts on the center, guard, and maybe tackle.
4. Count A.
After snap:
1. Know your keys, read run or pass.
If pass, come to the LOS.
Watch for holding, also make sure the QB doesn't go beyond the LOS and throw
If run, try to stay out of runners way. This is actually an art form. Don't necessary run backwards all of the time. Sometimes you want to step up towards the runner ( he will make a move away from you).
You don't really need to know ALL the rules in the book provided that your referee has good understanding.
For any critical spots there may require a measure. Make sure that the ball gets placed at the Wing officials feet.
This is just a start..... any questions?
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