Covering Field Goal with 5-man mechanics (NFHS)

[Blue37]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

We send one official back in 4-man only. The LJ is on the endline, wide. The R calls the uprights, the L has the kicker/holder for roughing and the U is in his normal spot.

Rich,

We do the same on short kicks (snap inside the 15) with one exception. The LJ does not go all the way to the endline. He can call under/over just fine from a couple of yards deep in the endzone. That gives him the opportunity to help cover his side on a fake/busted play.

If it is a longer kick (snap 15 or out), the LJ has the kick by himself. The R has roughing.

[jaybird]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

We treat ANY placekick in 5-person one way:

R with kicker and holder facing the holder's face
U in normal U position (roughing the snapper, line play)
BJ under an upright
L/LJ under an upright with the "open wing" on the R's side

This is how we cover scoring kicks also. The State (OK) has told all our crews to use this mechanic.