First game EVER on Monday... Advice?

[PA-28-181]

Like others have said, read rule 6 & know it.
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[buckrog64]

I suggest not blowing your whistle unless you are really covering the play and have the primary call like on a deeper pass or maybe a punt return that doesn't get far from you. If the play is up by the LOS, don't bother with the whistle unless you really need to. I probably don't use mine on 2/3 of the plays during a game. Also, for many crews, the BJ keeps track of timing for 25 seconds along with time outs. Most of all, have fun. It gets in your blood and is almost always fun.

[golfdesigner]

Remember, football is not like basketball, a foul and a penalty flag doesn't mean blow the whistle and stop the play. You will have plenty of time after the play is over to figure out what happened and what you need to do next. Also good points from previous posters, don't use your whistle unless the action stops right in front of you.

Good luck have fun, and welcome to the fraternity.

[footballref]

Relax, have fun, and don't blow the whistle if you can't see the ball.