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[irefky]

Really not sure how long preventative officiating has been around and maybe something your father was not introduced to during his days. No way, this is not getting a flag unless the ball is snapped and the kid is in la la land. I will verbally let them not to get back. Of course, coaches will not say anything as long as you treat both sides in this manner.

Why throw the flag, stop the clock on a 5 yarder, talk and correct it prior to the snap. If you eliminate some of these small clock stopping fouls, the game will run smoother. It all goes back to your philosophy and I'm sure others here will disagree with this but many will agree.