Wing Mechanics

Avoid Tunnel Vision

One of the bad habits newer wing officials develop is staring straight down the line once they’ve reached the forward progress spot and squared off. For some reason, they have tunnel vision…

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Wing Imperatives

I watch many high school football plays on Hudl during the week and often see the same wing mechanics mistakes from numerous wing officials. Here are the top five: Eye Discipline during…

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Double Action

Here is a Ray Lutz “Forward Progress” post from September 9, 2009 (Edited for clarity) Forward progress is the number one job of wing officials. Last evening at our crew meeting, a…

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