Penalty numbers

[Mike Simonds]

Here's an idea to improve your mental recall:

Every dead ball period before the snap, repeat the numbers of the players you are assigned to cover: for example, the umpire will check for 5 OL numbered between 50 to 79; the wings will mentally check their players like this: "I've got A80 being covered by B29".

Best one is this R I work with as his U: After a break in the action (time-out, etc.) he will ask me if I remembered the number of the ball carrier and the tackler on the last play.

During team warmups I practice watching players and repeating their numbers to myself.

These little mental exercises will help you remember the numbers when you actually call a foul.