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Originally Posted by BktBallRef
Get the signal from the R/U. Count the backs. Simple.
It's never presented a problem.
Doesn't the NCAA now do it the same ? 'Nuff said.
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Because they changed the rule. Counting 3 on each side of the snapper is even simpler and doesn't have the problems of having 4 in the backfield but 8 or 6 on the line.
You only have to count 3 players not 4. You don't have to rely on the other wing official to determine if any players you are counting are on the line. Then you confirm that the other official has 3 on his side of the snapper which is no harder than getting the count from the referee and umpire.
Overall the system is easier and you actually know how many lineman there are.