help wanted for this rookie

[BigUmp56]

Umper,

On all plays try to anticipate where the developing play will take the ball. Move to the best position afforded to you by the timing of the play, sacrificing distance for angle is a common trick of the trade. Don't worry about what a manager may think of the distance from the play you set yourself up in, in order to see the play. Managers for some reason feel that we should have our noses stuck right in on the play to see it well. That just isn't the case. Being to close in proximity to a banger will make the play explode on you, and you will miss calls.


Set yourself before making the call. Sell the call on bang-bang plays. By that I mean if it's a banger don't be shy about the mechanic you use to signal the call. Rise up from your set position after a brief pause and hammer him out with a downward punching motion.

Always remember to do three things when calling plays. "Pause, Read, and React"

These things along with the excelent advice others have given you will help you along on your journey.

Welcome to the "Fraternity of the Men in Blue"(or black, or red, or grey, or........)


Tim.