A couple of 3-whistle questions

[JRutledge]

Originally posted by refTN
I'm young and still learning so if everyone or anyone could explain to me why the Lead should hold his whistle on a play that is coming right to him and in which he has the best look I would love to listen. I believe that the half of the lane opposite the Lead should be a dual area. I know it takes discipline to hold off on this and I try it when I am working 2-man but I just always feel I have the better look.

The only time I feel the C has a better look is when a player gets beat and the player is hacking from behind.

The Center official saw the beginning, middle and end of the play. While the Lead only saw the contact at the very end which does not tell the entire story of what happened. Also, it is completely outside of your coverage area. If you are watching this area as the Lead official, then what are you missing in your area. The mechanics are in place so that if there is something going on at the opposite part of the lane, then rotate. Then when there is contact, you can see the play.

Peace