Three man mechanics

[MidMadness]

Looking for somewhere to get basic rule of thumb mechanics for 3 man game coming up?? Thanks

[mick]

Originally Posted by MidMadness

Looking for somewhere to get basic rule of thumb mechanics for 3 man game coming up?? Thanks

Use your Officials Manual.

[Splute]

Three person mechanics.....
I found this site last year. I posted it here and found out many places use different techniques, primaries, etc. View at your on risk.

http://www.recserv.uiowa.edu/program...rals/court.swf

[tomegun]

Originally Posted by MidMadness

Looking for somewhere to get basic rule of thumb mechanics for 3 man game coming up?? Thanks

You have a game coming up and you aren't sure about your mechanics?

[mick]

Originally Posted by tomegun

You have a game coming up and you aren't sure about your mechanics?

It happens.

[MidMadness]

And??? In the state I live in, it is all 2 man, so yeah, you have nothing better to do than to type such replys??? Jerk !!

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by MidMadness

And??? In the state I live in, it is all 2 man, so yeah, you have nothing better to do than to type such replys??? Jerk !!

Hope this helps.....

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by MidMadness

And??? In the state I live in, it is all 2 man, so yeah, you have nothing better to do than to type such replys??? Jerk !!

Actually I was wondering the very same thing. Considering that the NF has a book about mechanics and the college level also has many mechanics information as well, I am a little curious why you would not have some knowledge before you have to work a game with that mechanic. I think it was a fair question to ask you.

I would also like to agree with Gordon on this as well. Just picking up a book or even information without some practice and be very difficult. I disagree that you just have to officiate and forget about where to stand. Part of officiating under these mechanics is knowing where to be or you will not be in the proper position or call the right things.

I will direct you to a PowerPoint our state uses. Log on and download the 3 Person Mechanics PowerPoint and that should cover the basics. I would suggest that in the future at least attend a camp that might give you a much better grasp of the system for future games.

Download the 3 Person Presentation

Peace

[Ref in PA]

Take a little extra time in the pregame with your partners to go over coverage and flexing situations. This will help most. Study the book all you want, but if you do not cover a variation in the pregame, it will look like it is the first time out for all of you.

[jdw3018]

Originally Posted by Ref in PA

Take a little extra time in the pregame with your partners to go over coverage and flexing situations.

Excellent advice - being on the same page as your partners is critical to your success here. Make sure they know it's your first time doing 3-man, that you've studied the book and understand the mechanics, and that you'll do your best to apply them, but that any help and "philosophy" they can share on flexing and coverage would be very beneficial.

I know not all will agree with me, but being text-book in your first time out with 3-man is much less important than officiating the ballgame. Be confident, go out there and do your best, and don't get rattled if you end up in the wrong spot a time or two. It will happen.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by MidMadness

Looking for somewhere to get basic rule of thumb mechanics for 3 man game coming up?? Thanks

Here's the rule of thumb for 3 person mechanics:

[gordon30307]

Originally Posted by MidMadness

Looking for somewhere to get basic rule of thumb mechanics for 3 man game coming up?? Thanks

If you have never attended a camp, if you don't know coverage responsibilities, rotations etc. It will be a disastor. Hopefully this is just a scrimmage. If your partners know three man you should be able to muddle through.

[jdw3018]

Originally Posted by MidMadness

Looking for somewhere to get basic rule of thumb mechanics for 3 man game coming up?? Thanks

Study the manual, study the manual, study the manual.

Are the guys you're officiating with experienced in 3-man? If so, you'll be fine. If not, just make sure to cover for each other and do your best. Your main job is still to officiate the game - applying the mechanics appropriately help you do that, but worrying about being the right spot is secondary to watching the action and officiating the players.