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Initial Keys and Priorities

Initial Keys and Priorities. For Back Judges and Wings. A key is where one’s initial attention is focused Help determine coverage at the snap only Avoids “who do I have” They do not necessarily determine coverage for the entire play. Keys and Priorities. Based on the Strength of Formation

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Initial Keys and Priorities

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  1. Initial Keys and Priorities For Back Judges and Wings

  2. A key is where one’s initial attention is focused Help determine coverage at the snap only Avoids “who do I have” They do not necessarily determine coverage for the entire play Keys and Priorities

  3. Based on the Strength of Formation Determined by the number of eligible receivers outside the tackles Strong side has the eligible receivers weak side has the least If no strong side, strength is automatically to the judges side How are Keys Determined?

  4. Tight End End man lined up no more than 4 yards from nearest lineman Back in Backfield Between the tackles at the snap Trips 3 or more receivers outside the tackles Definitions

  5. Back Judge always has the first key Based on the strength and the number of eligible receivers on one side Normal assignment is the tight end on the strong side Line Judge and Linesmen have the second key Normally, one wing will key off the weak side, and the other off of a strong side back When there are trips, the BJ will work the 2 outside receivers, LJ or LM will work the inside. The weak side wing will have receivers on his side Do not key off of the same player as the official ahead of you in the priority Priority of Keys

  6. LJ L First back out of the backfield BJ Balanced Formation

  7. LJ L BJ Strength to Linesman Side

  8. LJ L BJ Strength to LJ Side

  9. LJ L BJ Strength to L Side

  10. LJ L BJ Trips

  11. LJ L BJ 2 Receivers Each Side

  12. LJ L BJ Motion (Changes Strength) If no strength change, no change in key

  13. Keys aid in determining initial coverage Helps officials orient to eligible receivers Helps avoids confusion and coverage “gaps” Back Judge has first key Normally tight end on strong side Wings have second key Wing official on strong side will generally key off of strong side back Balanced formation, strong side is to LJ Strength can change by motion Be prepared to react as the play develops Summary

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