Being A Back Judge Questions

[waltjp]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

The BJ's responsibility first is the goal line (if the ball is outside a certain yard line).

Let me add to this - when the BJ's primary responsibility isn't the goal line it's the end line.

[daggo66]

Originally Posted by waltjp

Let me add to this - when the BJ's primary responsibility isn't the goal line it's the end line.

We usually make this switch at the 15 and in.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by waltjp

Let me add to this - when the BJ's primary responsibility isn't the goal line it's the end line.

Maybe this is a mechanical difference, but anytime the ball is outside of the 10 yard line, the goal line is the BJ's responsibility in my mechanics. It only changes to the end line when at the 10 or closer to the goal line.

Now that might mean that I (as BJ) would have to make sure a play near the sideline is not ruled out by the wing officials before it crosses. But the BJ goes up with the signal and rules on TD, no TD because the wings are not likely to be there.

Peace

[Mike L]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Maybe this is a mechanical difference, but anytime the ball is outside of the 10 yard line, the goal line is the BJ's responsibility in my mechanics. It only changes to the end line when at the 10 or closer to the goal line.

Now that might mean that I (as BJ) would have to make sure a play near the sideline is not ruled out by the wing officials before it crosses. But the BJ goes up with the signal and rules on TD, no TD because the wings are not likely to be there.

Peace

Things like that often vary according to assoc "rule". Around here the rule of thumb is inside the 15 the BJ goes to the end line. That can vary slightly according to type of play expected at the BJ's discretion just so long as he lets the HL/LJ know what's going on.

[waltjp]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Maybe this is a mechanical difference, but anytime the ball is outside of the 10 yard line, the goal line is the BJ's responsibility in my mechanics. It only changes to the end line when at the 10 or closer to the goal line.

Now that might mean that I (as BJ) would have to make sure a play near the sideline is not ruled out by the wing officials before it crosses. But the BJ goes up with the signal and rules on TD, no TD because the wings are not likely to be there.

Peace

I think that's what I was trying to say.