First Varsity Game, and I'm at U

[verticalStripes]

I actually had my first varsity game at umpire. Now, I am a referee.

Your mental preparation is the key. Hopefully, you have very strong referee on the game to guide you through any tough situations.

Talk with your R, but here are a few things to do:

Prep-snap:
1. Snap infractions on the center
2. Illegal numbering ( live ball foul)
3. False starts on the center, guard, and maybe tackle.
4. Count A.


After snap:
1. Know your keys, read run or pass.
If pass, come to the LOS.
Watch for holding, also make sure the QB doesn't go beyond the LOS and throw
If run, try to stay out of runners way. This is actually an art form. Don't necessary run backwards all of the time. Sometimes you want to step up towards the runner ( he will make a move away from you).

You don't really need to know ALL the rules in the book provided that your referee has good understanding.

For any critical spots there may require a measure. Make sure that the ball gets placed at the Wing officials feet.


This is just a start..... any questions?

[SWFLguy]

Keep the flag in your pocket or wherever you stash it--- make sure it is something really bad for you to toss it. Make sure you are there to spot the ball--keep the game flowing.
Above all--use your voice-- "play's over"/"ball's away"/"roll of a man and push off the ground" etc.
Make sure you are there and the players know it.
You'll do fine !
(in my 38th season--most games at U)

[Forksref]

Also, "Don't touch the snapper," on scrimmage kick formations. We've never had roughing the snapper when our U has said this to the defensive team.

Have fun out there. The U position is one where you can have the most interaction with the players, particulary the defense.

[ToGreySt]

Thanks for the responces.

any sections of the rule book I should look over?