3 Man Mechanics

[Warrenkicker]

When working a game where there is a lot of running plays it can be better to have a U because that is where the action is. If there are more passes then go with two wings to maintain some coverage. You are going to miss something, just keep yourselves positioned to keep the area lacking coverage away from the ball.

[wisref2]

In our area of Wisconsin, we've gone to using the two wings. WH and the offside wing help with spotting the ball. Means a lot more running, but it really feels like the coverage is a lot better, especially on passing plays. The WH has to be a lot more alert to holding in the line.

[GBFBUmp]

Originally Posted by wisref2

In our area of Wisconsin, we've gone to using the two wings. WH and the offside wing help with spotting the ball. Means a lot more running, but it really feels like the coverage is a lot better, especially on passing plays. The WH has to be a lot more alert to holding in the line.

Same up here in the Green Bay Area fhe few I did .... 2 wings and a WH. I only do a few of these a year, and all were for 7th & 8th grade games. ANything at higher levels is scheduled with minimum of 4 officials .

Here in Nebraska, we are still using 3-man for Junior High, Freshman, and an occasional Sophomore/Reserve. Otherwise, we use 4-man for JV and 2-man for the kiddies. When working 3-man, it really depends on the teams, but we usually end up working WH and 2 wings.

[dldsooner]

Are you using a 3 man crew for 11 man? That would be tough. Here in Oklahoma we call some 8 man with a 3 man crew, using an Umpire, WH and HL. Lots of running, but everything seems to work out well. I could not imagine doing an 11 man game with just 3 officials.

We only use a 3 man crew on Jr. High games, Most schools are now paying for 4 officials for J.H. games.