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In our association, we try to get guys ready to work either wing position in their first few weeks. Of all the games assigned, there will be at least 2 wing positions, and there usually is at least one experienced official to work the R in 3 man games. A lot of guys like to use the scrimmages to learn the umpire position where they might work in their high school games, when we have 4 or 5 man crews. Then, you learn the R and/or BJ positions at your own discretion by working them when available -- usually after your first year. In my case, I took to the R pretty quickly and liked it. This year (my third) I did more R than anything else in all my games -- jr. high through varsity.
When I work JV games with 4 other guys and the positions aren't assigned, there is usually a "discussion" about the R and BJ positions. Whoever wants to work the HL or U almost always gets it without discussion.
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