1st Year Backjudge

[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.

[JasonTX]

To continue with what everyone else is posting. I would add to never take a play off. At times you can get bored back there, but always focus on your keys and your zone. The time you relax is when you'll miss that "big" call.

[OverAndBack]

Originally Posted by tjones1

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

I second that.

Loved using it.