Closely Guarded Count by the Lead

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by CMHCoachNRef

We have been having a discussion concerning who owns the closely guarded count in the lead's primary when using 3-man mechanics. During a local association meeting early in the season concerning mechanics, an official who moved in from another part of the country indicated that where he was from the Lead NEVER was responsible for the closely guarded count. Most officials in our local association felt that the Lead was still responsible for the closely guarded count in the Lead's primary.

How do others handle this?

I never do this as the Lead in 3-whistle mechanics.

[Mregor]

Originally Posted by zm1283

I never do this as the Lead in 3-whistle mechanics.

I agree.