We're Not Measuring!

[bisonlj]

You can also help avoid measurements by marking the ball well short or well beyond the line (assuming you have individual yard lines on the field). If the B32 is the LTG and as a wing you feel they were short, give your spot with the back of the ball on the B33. If you feel they got it, give your spot so the back of the ball on the B32. If it's too close then get the ball from the U, place it on the field and measure it.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by bisonlj

You can also help avoid measurements by marking the ball well short or well beyond the line (assuming you have individual yard lines on the field). If the B32 is the LTG and as a wing you feel they were short, give your spot with the back of the ball on the B33. If you feel they got it, give your spot so the back of the ball on the B32. If it's too close then get the ball from the U, place it on the field and measure it.

I had an umpire that would do this. I truly hate it when they do. There's a huge difference between 4th and 4 inches and 4th and 2 feet, especially in a good game. We should not penalize the offense by this much just to avoid taking a measurement.

[OKREF]

Originally Posted by bisonlj

You can also help avoid measurements by marking the ball well short or well beyond the line (assuming you have individual yard lines on the field). If the B32 is the LTG and as a wing you feel they were short, give your spot with the back of the ball on the B33. If you feel they got it, give your spot so the back of the ball on the B32. If it's too close then get the ball from the U, place it on the field and measure it.

I'm a wing, and just would never to this. Mark it properly, and if it takes a measurement then so be it. I have on OOB plays tried to mark the ball on the hash if possible. Using the lines always help, when it can be done.