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nothing beats the trenches !!
before the snap I do a "wide angle" scan--
tackle to tackle to see if there
is any movement
when the ball is snapped, I key off the guards to read pass
or run-----
if pass-- I do not step up right away to see if it's a screen
if it is a pass over the middle, behind you, be
VERY alert- so that you do not get nailed by
the ball (duck and turn)
if run--- pick up on the point of attack:
if it is a sweep, look back inside for dirty deeds
if it is coming at you watch the blocking so you
can pick up on a hold that deserves a flag and
be able to sidestep action so you don't get run
into-----
if play ends near you and you are retreiving
the ball-- do not be too hasty to bend down and
pick up the ball-- you can get hurt in there !
and use your voice to let the players know you
are there--- it stops a lot of hanky panky--
some really intense games, I'm hoarse from
that !
again-- nothing beats the trenches !!
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