Setting the ball

[HLin NC]

The crew should always hustle. A good tempo at the beginning reduces the need to appear to be hurrying at the end.

We are not here to let one team gain an advantage over the other by adjusting our pace to suit them. Appearing to favor one team's pace will do nothing but insure it is going to be a long night for your crew.

A lot of coaches think they can run an Oregon style offense in HS. The fact we use a RFP in NF negates some of the advantages of that style. Don't fall into the trap of being influenced to modify that. Coaches sometimes fail to realize that being two officials shorter, less mobile/alert chain crew members, and 10 year old ball boys has an effect on pace. The referee should always insure that all crew members are in position and ready before blowing the RFP.