Another 3-Person Question

[rockyroad]

In Fed 3 person mechanics, how do you experienced 3-person crews handle the "dual coverage" area shown in the officials book diagrams...what specifically is discussed in the pre-games concerning this area on the floor??

[mick]

Originally posted by rockyroad
In Fed 3 person mechanics, how do you experienced 3-person crews handle the "dual coverage" area shown in the officials book diagrams...what specifically is discussed in the pre-games concerning this area on the floor??

dj,

Call it, if you see it.
On Double-whistles, talk immediately, or give it up immediately.
mick

[BktBallRef]

On our crew, the philosophy on fouls is, "if you see it, go get it." We don't carry our egos around with us. Often times, one official may have a better angle in a dual coverage area than a partner. The call has gotta be made. If there's a double whistle, we make eye contact and one of us will drop. As far as block/charge goes, myself and the crew chief always go up with the fist on a PC, while our other crew member usually goes straight to the back of his head. With that consistency and eye contact, we've not had conflicting calls in 4 seasons.

[rockyroad]

So technically, when the ball is in that dual-coverage area, both the T and the L will be "on the ball"?? And C has everyone else??

[BktBallRef]

Yes, but let's consider several things.

1- The L should be strong side.

2- You're probably going to have 6-8 players in the L and T coverage areas.

3- That doesn't leave much for the C to watch.

4- Neither L nor T should have tunnelvision. They should be refereeing on the defense, not focusing on the ball.

5- The dual coverage area is not that large, so the ball is probably not going to be there long.

[rockyroad]

Makes sense...thanks Tony and Mick...