1st Year Backjudge

[waltjp]

Originally Posted by FTVMartin

Just remember that you may not throw many flags but when you do it is usually a big one that everybody sees.

I thought they were all the same size.

[FTVMartin]

Originally Posted by waltjp

I thought they were all the same size.

Some are center wieght and some are ball.

[refbuz]

Know your keys and don't be afraid to get out on the wings and work the ball in to your U.

[OverAndBack]

Well, I thought I had a handle on being a back judge after working there last year, but after working a scrimmage last weekend under the watchful eye of experienced back judges, I felt like I knew nothing and have to start all over.

[verticalStripes]

Make sure you have good watch to time 25 sec count.

[tjones1]

Originally Posted by verticalStripes

Make sure you have good watch to time 25 sec count.

I highly suggest the ReadyRef (http://www.ready-ref.com/football_timer.html).

[Rich]

Also:

Know that a fair catch is dead by rule and don't let anyone try to talk you into a quick whistle in that situation. You are not there to "protect the receiver." The worst thing a BJ can do is blow an IW on a muffed punt.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by tjones1

I highly suggest the ReadyRef (http://www.ready-ref.com/football_timer.html).

I have one and I haven't worked BJ in years (I use it mainly when working R in a 4-man game). Couldn't imagine timing a play clock or timeouts without one.

[OverAndBack]

Originally Posted by tjones1

I highly suggest the ReadyRef (http://www.ready-ref.com/football_timer.html).

I second that.

Loved using it.