Work a Good Sideline

Did you ever stop and think of the number of big plays that are in some way a product of how we handle our sidelines? This is a great communications stop when you are working in front of a bench (especially when your back is turned) Every close call has a special meaning and generates a special response when it occurs at a sideline in front of a bench. In or out. ...complete or incomplete.... Late hit or clean shot...You missed it or you saw it.... forward progress was correct or misread by a yard. All of these things occur on a sideline and again during the film review.
Here are some areas we may want to refresh:

 
  • Keep your perspective wide. See everything that happens around the crucial spot
  • Use clear, concise signals and timely communications.
  • Always let the crew leader know whether we are in bounds or out of bounds
  • Concentrate on every call at the sideline...Impact is awesome
  • Always make sure you have room to retreat off the sideline to improve perspective
  • Consider the emotion generated by the sidelines.....