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Wed Sep 10, 2003, 02:48pm
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In our association, wings count how many on the line. We do this by counting the number of players on the line, starting with the guard our side of the center and working our way outside. Since the center is always on the line (in theory), then it is not necessary to count him. Then, having done this, the wings signal to each other how many they have on their side on the line. Hand to the thigh - 2 on the line; hand across the belt buckle - 3 on the line; hand across to the chest (place just above heart) - 4 or more. For example: Linesman has guard, tackle, tight end on his side, with the wide out in the backfield, then he would signal hand across the belt buckle with the arm on offense side extended out (to signal wide out in backfield).
Lines judge has same players positioned as linesman. His signal would be the same also. Now both linesman and lines judge know they have 7 on the line (their 6 plus the snapper). We also signal each other with a closed fist to let each other know that we got their signal. If one of us gets a brain fart and forgets to signal number of players, the other one will still throw a flag, then we come in and ask each other how many we had on our side. This has made it very easy for us. Plus, the downfield officials can always look at us to see if we are signalling wideouts in the backfield to see if the inside player is covered or not. 
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Wed Sep 10, 2003, 04:02pm
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Bob M. I agree whole heartedly...just a small point that some may or may not be aware of...that there is a no man's land there also....but yes try to never use this call, yuckkkkkkkkkkk
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Thu Sep 11, 2003, 02:48am
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We just chuck of we have the end off. Some may chuck with an open hand if they have both wide outs off the line. That will let the BJ know if the TE is eligable if on that side. If both wings are chucking, or if one is chucking with an open hand, then we count the backfield. Obviously if there are 3 more then we have only 6 on the line.
To do all this touching of the thigh, the belt, the hat, picking your nose, whatever is fine and dandy but if the crown of the field if pretty high and the wings are pretty short then it may not be possible to see them. Also it can be difficult to count linemen from straight accross. I had a tackle that was so big he covered up the guard and most of the center. I'm 6'5" and could not see the guard once they got set.
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Jim Need an out, get an out. Need a run, balk it in.
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Fri Sep 12, 2003, 11:18am
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Do you guys practice the Macarena at half time!! 
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Fri Sep 12, 2003, 02:12pm
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How did you guess?
Next year think we'll learn the electric slide. Of course, with all the rain we're getting today and tonite, this weekend would have been an ideal time for the slide. Not sure about the electric part though. Alot of our high school football games tonite are getting postponed. Oh darn.....
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