Backjudge Breakdown

[JRutledge]

TJ,

Just remember you live in Illinois and we do not use NF Mechanics per say. As a matter of fact those books will not be distributed anymore according to the head the IHSA Official's Department.

Having said that hear are some things that will help.

Start 15-20 yards from the LOS (Or deeper than the deepest defender).

Your first move should always be backwards.

Once you read your key, you have responsibility for the middle of the field and the deepest receiver. Deep passes are likely going to be all you.

Outside of the 10 yard line you have the goal line. Inside the 10 yard line you have the end line.

When the ball goes to the sideline and past the LOS, you have to help out your wing with clean up duties and making possible dead ball calls.

On many deep plays you will have the goal line. Just remember to not be quick to rule a TD or Safety without making some kind of communication with your wings if the play threatens the sideline.

If you do not have a penalty, do not just assume your partners know what they are doing. Penalty is also your responsibly.

Most of all, stay focused. You might go several minutes or quarters or games and have nothing big and all of a sudden you will have the biggest call of the game. BJ position has a lot of big penalties. You always want to make sure a foul is actually there and that you are consistent. Everyone has an opinion about your calls so you have to make your calls solid.

Peace