Direction of Play

[Hartsy]

Originally posted by MPLAHE
Early on, I would yell, "off blue, red ball" if confused without pointing in the direction of play, but I know this is not proper and can be confusing for the younger players.

A vet official once told me he had this habit. Told me to never say "off (any color)". The colors are heard, but seldom the "off". He felt it confused people, and made him look indecisive.

I have been working on my OOB mechanics too. I like what blindzebra said. It's how I visualize the call in my mind. Just doesn't always come out that way, but when it does, makes you look good.