Endline Postioning By Lead

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by The_Rookie

Is the Lead supposed to be on the strong side(ball side)at all times?

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Welpe

Are ball-side mechanics not used in your area for two-whistle mechanics?

Here, we are encouraged to go ball-side when the situation dictates.

Does it dictate to be on the strong side at all times?

[Welpe]

I took your "at all costs" comment to mean avoid using it at all costs.

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by Welpe

I took your "at all costs" comment to mean avoid using it at all costs.

What I meant was, if you do go ball side, you must be prepared to get back to your sideline in time to make a call there.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by just another ref

You have a sideline to cover. At all costs, be in a position to make a call there when necessary.

Disagree with "at all costs" here. If that were the case, you'd never cross over at all. Simply by crossing over, you're exposing the sideline to weird stuff happening.

As a wise official told me once, with two-whistle, it's about sacrifice. You have to give up something (a 1% play) to get something (a good view on 80% of the plays).

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

As a wise official told me once, with two-whistle, it's about sacrifice. You have to give up something (a 1% play) to get something (a good view on 80% of the plays).

I totally agree. Two whistle is a game of trade-offs. And a wise official once told me, "If you have to choose between covering two potential plays, choose the play that will hurt you the most if you miss it."

[tref]

An official once told me, if they want the L strong-side, tell 'em to stop being cheap & pay for the frickin 3rd!

[Adam]

Originally Posted by tref

An official once told me, if they want the L strong-side, tell 'em to stop being cheap & pay for the frickin 3rd!

I like the though process, but if your goal is to give the best possible game to the players, politics and union negotiations won't come into play.

[IREFU2]

Originally Posted by just another ref

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You have a sideline to cover. At all costs, be in a position to make a call there when necessary.

Um, in some associations they do this in two man........so you no should be possibly, not always!