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Originally Posted by zeedonk
Good morning-
I am currently in a bit of a spot of foul mechanic funk. The HS Federation mechanic signals say that the bird-dog is optional, yet camps and the local board seem to want us cadets to use it in the following manner-> whistle-> bird-dog->indicator (push, illegal use, etc)-> "spot" or "two shots".
Now I spent a good amount of time getting rid of the bird-dog early in the year and I find that to use it really messes me up in terms of flow and polish. After speaking with a few vets and class observers, it seems that this mechanic is used largely to get us to sloooooooow down, as the younger (self included) officials seem to always be in a mechanics rush.
How is the bird-dog mechanic thought of these days? Is is required or optional or depends on your board?
Second, how to higher levels of play look at officials who bird-dog? Do colleges frown on it? If I am observed by a college official, or if I am at a college camp trying out (so to speak) what will the reaction be if I use it?
Thanks
Z
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Being a newer official, at the camp in my area we were told we could use the bird-dog, but it was not recommended. They said no one in the area was using it, so I guess they didn't feel we should start to either. However, in the first couple games I did, I did find myself using it once or twice, but not anymore.