Being A Back Judge Questions

[Mike L]

Originally Posted by Ed Hickland

When do you quick backpedaling and start running forward.

Know the few times as the R when I get an interception return coming my way I start backpedaling but have no idea when I turn, I just do it.

When my "lead" drops to 10 yds.
Now that I'm a R, those interception returns depend on where the interception happens. Downfield, it might be a while before I even realize what's going on since I'm focusing on the QB. If it's near the line, I'm most likely turning immediately but I still have to watch the play. So I try to widen away from the ball while I'm running to get the best look I can.