Five-Man Mechanics

I.Introduction: Five sets of eyes – how best to use themFive sets of eyes – how best to use them Man – Zone – BallMan – Zone – Ball II.Purpose of Presentation: Establish initial keysEstablish initial keys Provide a plan to coordinate keys among crew membersProvide a plan to coordinate keys among crew members Provide a basis for why we do what we doProvide a basis for why we do what we do Provide a pattern to follow on even man offensive sets vs. odd man offensive setsProvide a pattern to follow on even man offensive sets vs. odd man offensive sets Provide thought for developing your own keys and mechanicsProvide thought for developing your own keys and mechanics III.Summarize and Answer Questions:

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R Referee Basic Position: 1.10 to 12 yards deep - 1 yard outside TE

R Referee Basic Position: 1.Positions himself on the QB throwing arm side. If QB is right handed, line up on the right side of the field.

R Referee Basic Position: 1.Positions himself on the QB throwing arm side. If QB is left handed, line up on the left side of the field.

R Referees keys: 1.Primary key is all action involving the QB 2.Secondary key is the tackle to the HL side of the field

R Referees responsibilities on a run play: 1.Responsible for all action on QB prior to a handoff. After a handoff to another player, watch for action at point of attack

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R Referees responsibilities on a pass play: 1. When pass shows, referee goes back at 45 degree angle 2.Responsible for all action on QB prior to a pass. Secondary responsibility for the tackle to the HLs side of the field

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U Umpire - Basic Position: 1.5 yards deep 2.General area head up the center

U Umpire - Keys: 1.Primary – Center and two guards 2.Secondary – Both tackles

U Umpire - Responsibilities: 1.Actions of the center and two guards on run and pass plays 2.Assist on trap passes

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LJ HL HL and LJ – Basic Positions 1.On the Line of Scrimmage 2.Toes on the out of bounds line

LJ HL HL and LJ – Keys 1.Snap, tackle, then read run or pass 2.On run plays, read action at point of attack and spot progress of ball

LJ HL HL and LJ – Keys 3.On pass plays, HL and LJ are primary responsible for the widest receiver on their side of the field 4.Secondary responsibility for second receiver in on their side of the field

LJ HL HL and LJ – Keys 5.HL and LJ coordinate with BJ to cover receivers in different formations (will be shown in subsequent slides)

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BJ BJ – Position 1.Basic position is 20 – 25 yards deep, shaded to his receiver side

BJ BJ – Keys 1.Coordinates his keys with HL, and LJ and is determined by the formation (will show in subsequent slides)

BJ BJ – Responsibilities 1.Recognize even and odd receiver formations 2.On odd formations, BJ is responsible for second receiver in on two receiver side

BJ BJ – Responsibilities 1.On even formations, BJ is responsible for second receiver in on the LJ side

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Key Changes On Different Formations

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Key Changes On Motion Plays

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PUNT COVERAGE

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FIELD GOAL COVERAGE

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