Offsides

[BktBallRef]

Originally posted by SWFLguy
I know--- you're dealing with a 16-18 year old kid-
so sometimes you may have to give him a hint--
"if you're supposed to be in the backfield- back up"
I'd rather not flag the kid if at all possible !

Problem is, he never comes set or he backs up while someone else is in motion because you told him to back up. You flag him, then the coach is pissed.

As he comes to the line, I pat my leg that is to his side of the LOS. Our association points on and off. So, I don't have to speak. If he's on, I'm pointing downfield if he's off, I'm pointing back. I haven't told him anything, yet he knows where he's at.