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[BigT]

Originally Posted by HLin NC

If the R allows, see if you can sit in on pre-game and stay on the sideline during the game. Shadow the HL with the chains.

Can we run with him or should we just walk catch up and mirror him from the side lines?

[Welpe]

Working games with two is tough. Thankfully with the younger ages it is easier. I really don't recommend it for a JV game.

In those cases, make sure you're keeping your view wide and look for the major things.

As far as non-safety fouls like holding, a pretty standard philosophy with those is make sure they have an impact on the play before you throw on it. A hold on the opposite side of the field from a sweep play? Let that go.

Safety fouls like the 15 yard facemask, clipping, etc. Get those always, especially well behind the play.

Just like officiating any other sport, this comes with time and repetition. I'm going into my 10th season this year and I was fortunate to have this forum and others when I started out. You will pick up a lot just reading through old threads here, I know that helped me tremendously.

[HLin NC]

Probably not room to run and you should not be in complete uniform if you do it. Just walk along with the chain crew.