Mechanics Help

[Ed Maeder]

Deleted my last post and will re-word. In our area we are asked to have the BJ on the middle of the goal post and the LJ on the goal line on any FG attempt from outside the 20 yard line. I realize that this is not book mechanics but this is what our local association asks us to do. By the book both the BJ and LJ or HL(whoever is looking at the front of the holder) should be on the goal post and if the kick breaks down into a running play or pass or scrimmage kick in your case. The HL or LJ which ever is back should move along the end line towards their vacated side to rule on side line. Next move should be towards goal line to assist. Don't always agree with our local mechanics but when in Rome do as the Romans do.

[Sonofanump]

Since you are already back there, treat it like a punt. LJ will assume HL punt responsibilities of the LOS. BJ and HL will make sure that the punt does not cross the goal line, hustling on the field on the respective sides of the field. The LJ would normally be getting back deep for two of deep punt coverage, just now you are hustling towards the LOS instead of away from it.

Now with this play, the referee is responsible for knowing where the punt went out of bounds with the chop signal. Verbal communication could not hurt here with the R telling the HL where the punt went out at for the spot.

Make sense?

[Rich]

My crew puts two under the uprights. Always, in 5-man. This season we switched to putting the wing at my back (I'm the R) underneath. On one end of the field, it's the LJ. On the other, it's the L.

4-man, we use the book mechanics, but I'm toying with putting the U under with the LJ.