Counting 7 on the line

[mbyron]

1. I too think that NFHS will follow the NCAA rule change: count 4 in the backfield (which is where the advantage is to be had) and play. If A runs a play with 6 + 4, that will be legal.

2. Nobody counts 7 on the line: the wings count how many on their sides, signal, and infer the rest. Either way involves an inference. This count can end up wrong as easily as counting the backfield.

[Mike L]

I guess my thinking is, either way that works for you is fine. I just prefer knowing I have to count 4 every time vs some unknown number.

I just don't see any great advantage to trying to count your side of the snapper, looking for a signal from your counterpart, figure out what that signal means, add it to your count to come up with 7, over...
Count 4 backs, look for a signal from the R/U for 11 on A. If there's over 11, not my problem. The R or U will handle it.

My focus goes off the line? Pulease.