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Words to Avoid

In the previous Ready for Play article, we discussed using descriptive words to provide clarity when communicating with coaches. In this article, we’ll look at words officials sometimes use that don’t really…

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Descriptive Words

When communicating with coaches, we need to be clear, concise, and correct. Get into the habit of repeating Rules Book verbiage as much as possible. Additionally, we can use descriptive words that,…

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Get Exposed

I’ve confessed my love for cooking-related television shows and social media videos. On an episode of Hell’s Kitchen, a young chef was lamenting the fact that she did not know how to…

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Gumbo

Here is a Ray Lutz “Forward Progress” post from October 1, 2008 (Edited for clarity) FOCUS ON MECHANICS…Continue officiating Keep players in view after ruling on a score. Too many times, you…

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Press Coverage

Press coverage is a defensive technique used by defensive backs (DBs) to tightly cover a wide receiver at the line of scrimmage. The goal is to disrupt the receiver’s timing, release, and…

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