Download - READING INELIGIBLES TO DETERMINE RUN OR PASS
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READING INELIGIBLES TO DETERMINE RUN OR PASSIf Tackle fires off Line of Scrimmage (LOS) and contacts defender in or beyond neutral zone,
officials should be alert for a RUNNING PLAY.
If Tackle sets-up to pass protect, READ PASS.REFEREE: read opposite tackle when ball is snapped.
LINESMAN & LINEJUDGE: Read tackle or first ineligible to your side.BACK JUDGE: Read tackle on strong side.
UMPIRE: Read center and Guards.
READS
IDENTIFYING KEYSLARRY THOMAS, MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION, INC.
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KeysKeys are intended to help determine MAN coverage at the initial snap.
• Definitions
• Strength of Formation: determined by number of eligible receivers outside tackle.
• Tight End: End man no more than 4 yards from nearest lineman.
• Back in Backfield: Player in backfield between the tackles at snap.
• Trips: Three or more receivers outside tackle.
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FIVE MAN MECHANICS - BJ
• BACK JUDGE HAS FIRST KEY– BASED ON STRENGTH AND NUMBER OF
RECEIVERS– USUALLY THE END ON THE STRONG SIDE.
– TRIPS: IS RESPONSIBLE FOR TWO OUTSIDE RECEIVERS
– BALANCED FORMATION - DECLARE STRENGTH TO LINE JUDGE’S SIDE
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FIVE MAN MECHANICS L & LJ• LINESMAN AND LINE JUDGE
HAVE SECOND KEY– DO NOT KEY OFF THE SAME PLAYER
AS BACK JUDGE– STRONG SIDE - KEY STRONG SIDE
BACK– WEAK SIDE - KEY OFF RECEIVER(S) TO
YOUR SIDE– TRIPS: INSIDE ELIGIBLE RECEIVER– BALANCED FORMATION - DECLARE
STRENGTH TO LINE JUDGE’S SIDE PAGE 54
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PRIMARY( ) & SECONDARY KEYS ( ) OR READ
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STRENGTH - L ; PRIMARY & SECONDARY KEYS
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STRENGTH - LJ
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BALANCED
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BALANCED (LJ) - QB SPRINTS TO L - BJ OBSERVE 83
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MOTION CHANGES STRENGTH
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MOTION - STRENGTH SWITCHES TO LJ
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MOTION - LINESMAN REMAIN STRONG SIDE
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MOTION CREATES TRIPS TO LINESMAN’S SIDE
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TRIPS TO LJ; MOTION CHANGES KEYS (LJ - STRONG SIDE)
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BALANCED FORMATION - STRENGTH REMAINS TO LJ’S SIDE
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MOTION CHANGES STRENGTH TO L’S SIDE
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MOTION CAUSES TRIPS TO L’S SIDE
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BALANCED FORMATION - LJ DECLARED STRONG
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ZONE COVERAGE AFTER R HAS ADVANCED 5 TO 7 YDS
READ DETERMINES PASS
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ZONE COVERAGE AFTER R HAS ADVANCED 5 TO 7 YDS
READ DETERMINES PASS
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ZONE COVERAGE AFTER R HAS ADVANCED 5 TO 7 YDS
READ DETERMINES PASS
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Running Play: Back Judge Responsibility
LARRY THOMAS, MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION, INC.
Recognize Strength of FormationKey: Tight End
Read TackleRead Key
Locate POAOfficiate in front of POA
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Keys
Keys are intended to help determine MAN coverage at the initial snap.Definitions
Strength of Formation: Determined by number of eligible receivers outside tackle.Tight End: End man no more than 4 yards from nearest lineman.Back in Backfield: Player in backfield between the tackles at snap.
Trips: Three or more receivers outside tackle to one side.Back Judge
Has first key; Based on strength and number of receivers.Usually the End on the Strong Side.
Trips: Is responsible for two outside receivers.Balanced Formation: Declare strength to Line Judge’s side.
Linesman and Line JudgeHas second key
Do not key off the same player as Back Judge.Strong Side: Key strong side back
Weak Side: Key off receiver(s) to your sideTrips: Inside eligible receivers
Balanced Formation: Declare strength to Line Judge’s side. Page 54R, L, LJ, BJ: Read tackle at snap (run or pass); Umpire: Read guards and center at snap
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THANK YOU FOR STUDING THIS PRESENTATION
LARRY THOMAS, MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION, INC.