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Old Tue Jan 08, 2008, 02:44pm
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Originally Posted by kblehman
In my association's pre-game cheat sheet there are a couple of references reminding officials to "referee the defense." It's been mentioned in clinics I've attended as well, but no one has ever really expanded on the statement and explained what is meant by it.

I have my own thoughts on its meaning, but I was wondering if some of you veterans would give me your $.02 on what "refereeing the defense" means to you.
Basically, you want to make sure the defense has obtain a legal guarding postion before any contact occurs.
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