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Originally posted by Mike Simonds
In our association the HL and LJ are told to start at the sideline. Its always easier to officiate forwards instead of having to backpedal or even worse to retreat into the offensive backfield to avoid wide plays to your side. However, in my own humble opinion I support the idea of the HL or LJ moving in to the numbers when appropriate.
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This is exactly what we have decided to do. We will start on the sideline and then adjust as needed.
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In the past few seasons it seems that the trend in high school football in Hawaii is towards more passing and the run-and-shoot type of spread offense.
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It's spreading East as well. We're seeing more and more of the run and shoot type offenses. I think it's only the beginning.
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But I still think when the teams line up on the far hash in a tight formation you have to move in to the numbers to get better coverage.
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And I agree. I think 25-30 yards away is too far. Yes, wider is better but at some point it becomes detrimental. Where is that point? I don't think there's any one answer. Perhaps each individual has to judge for himself.
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Originally posted by Theisey
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Originally posted by BktBallRef
Do you have any problems with keeping the teams back, so you have room to work?
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### Teams are not usually the problem, it's those coaches. We have to many gutless officials that allow far too many non-player types in the so called coaching area. NF should give us a two yard belt as is done at the higher levels. A coach does not need to be in there.
So where I do position myself during NF games? On or near the sidelines for all plays. [/B]
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I agree and that's what I meant with regards to teams. We really do need a wider belt on the sideline. I think that's one reason working the sideline is more effective in college and the pros. I'm just concerned that I'm not going to have the room I need to move if those coaches, and, inevitably, players are in my back pocket. Normally, I ask who's going to be my "get-back coach?" That's the coach that I'm going to look for when I need coaches and players to back up. It's his responibility to get'em back.
Tom, have you always worked this wide or did you start doing it after you started working college? When are you NEAR the sideline as opposed to on it?