New Back Judge

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Blue37

Yes, I did look at the diagrams. Apparently much closer than you did.

Blue, you are right on many levels. Then when you read deep in the coverage of responsibilities (on the passing game and running game listed in the NF book) then they say you have the TE. Now most formations that I see the TE is the inside receiver. Also the BJ has most of the inside pass plays which the slot receivers and TE tend to hang out. So there are some contradictions and inconsistencies (not just with this issue) in the NF Official's Manual.

Also you should always discuss this in pre-game so you will be on the same page because what comes out of the NF mechanics is not always clear or consistent in what they want you to do.

For the record our state wants us to cover the inside receiver.

Peace

[Junker]

Thanks for the help. I got through Friday night pretty well. I was working with a crew that gets playoff games yearly and that helped tremendously. I did get beat deep once, I was on the play and went into basketball fast break mode and slowed to take an angle, then I remembered that tactic won't work well on a football field so I hauled buns and got there just a little late, but I did get a decent spot on the tackle, at least I think I did. Lesson learned. The other thing I have to work on is giving up the ball. I follow the ball way too much. Following the ball got better as the game went on, but it'll just take some experience.

[ChickenOfNC]

Originally Posted by Junker

The other thing I have to work on is giving up the ball. I follow the ball way too much. Following the ball got better as the game went on, but it'll just take some experience.

One of the more difficult things new officials have to overcome. I guess this comes from years of watching football as a "fan". You really have to train yourself in this aspect. You've jumped the first hurdle in realizing that you were doing it.

Good luck the rest of the way.

[Junker]

Thanks. I did a better job of giving up the ball as the game went on. I'm not sure why I had such a tough time with it. I work 3 man mechanics in basketball all the time so I know how to watch an area. I think you are right on that I'm still looking at it like a fan.

[rickref872]

I am sure you have heard this but these are things I do. Know your mechainc's keys. Start inside the goal posts and try and work inside from hash to hash as much as you can during the play. Read the play. I never step back at the snap. I read pass then I step back a few steps. Stay deeper than the offensive players coming up field. Never whistle out of your area and never signal out of your area. See the whole play because our stuff is big most of the time. HAVE FUN!