Position of wingmen

[Cliff Keen]

I’m a HS official and I work on the sideline. I feel being on the sideline is the best spot overall especially on runs around the end. If you’re off the sideline, you're more prone to falling backwards, tripping, etc as the play progresses your way.

Were trained to come into bodies on EVERY play for forward progress. No jumping over bodies. Just move in to your spot to the first body you come too.

When the play is going away, this is not break time! Flow with the play, gravitate towards the action, and off-ball officiate as the play closes down. A lot of stuff happens around the ball and the opposite wing can see it all!

I’m on the sideline regardless of where the ball is marked!