I think I look a little stiff...

w_sohl · #1 (**permalink**) Sat Nov 01, 2008, 05:37pm

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photos 19 and 20

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mbyron · #2 (**permalink**) Sat Nov 01, 2008, 05:52pm

Do you always keep your whistle in your mouth?

Brett · #3 (**permalink**) Sat Nov 01, 2008, 06:29pm

A little???

PS2Man · #4 (**permalink**) Sat Nov 01, 2008, 07:19pm

It looks like you are not moving at all.

MJT · #5 (**permalink**) Sat Nov 01, 2008, 08:10pm

I think you asking us is really just confirming what you already know. Not a problem, seeing yourself on film (or still shots) can show you a lot!

I would also suggest you watch your TD signal in front of a mirror. Make sure you are not looking like a "V" or like you are in a "bank hold up." Mechanics, field stature, and signals are little things that make a big difference in how you are viewed by coaches and supervisors.

As mentioned above, I'd get the whistle out of your mouth. I never have it in my mouth at the snap, or during the play, no matter what position I am working. I normally work R and have FT's to blow, but even on the wing I have it in my hand and just below my chin before the snap and carry it with me until I see the ball dead in player possesstion.

w_sohl · #6 (**permalink**) Sat Nov 01, 2008, 10:38pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbyron

Do you always keep your whistle in your mouth?

Bad habit from a basketball official.

Also if you look the tackle is being made at the line of scrimmage thus the reason I am stationary.

JRutledge · #7 (**permalink**) Sat Nov 01, 2008, 10:43pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by w_sohl

Bad habit from a basketball official.

Also if you look the tackle is being made at the line of scrimmage thus the reason I am stationary.

Without knowing much about the exact play, but in our mechanics we go to the backfield and let the play pass us. It just looks to me like you never moved and I cannot think of a run play (or pass play for that matter) where I would not have moved a step or two. This would be a better thing to judge on tape, not a still photo.

Peace

kdf5 · #8 (**permalink**) Sat Nov 01, 2008, 11:07pm

Pic #20 is a pretty cool shot with the ball in his hand and on the ground.

waltjp · #9 (**permalink**) Sun Nov 02, 2008, 07:30am

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdf5

Pic #20 is a pretty cool shot with the ball in his hand and on the ground.

That makes the ball dead, right?

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