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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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Game Clock Operation
Some may serve as a game clock operator during varsity games. Here are a few items to consider. Determine if your state or association has a play clock document. There is a…
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…
Toss a Beanbag for Every Fumble
Rule 2-33-1c says a loose-ball play is action during a fumble by Team A from in or behind the neutral zone prior to a change of team possession. A few years ago,…
Grow Slow, Built to Last
I subscribe to a few weekly newsletters, and one that I enjoy reading is James Clear’s 3-2-1 Newsletter. Over three million people receive it every Thursday, and it’s typically packed with valuable…
Always Have the Ambition to Be Better
Many months ago, I noticed a Facebook post from @TheConquerMM. The header was: ConquerMindsetMoney | Self Mastery Here are some statements that caught my eye: Always have the ambition to be better.…
Illegal Batting/Kicking and Forward Fumble
This is the first Art of Officiating Ready for Play article in 2025! Since most are beginning to dig into the rules book and take state-mandated tests, I figured I’d start the…
Ready for Play #93; The Final Article of the 2024 Season
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