Chain Gang
- Thread starter DinwiddieProud
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There are three BIG tips.
1. Don't be in a hurry.
2. Don't be in a hurry.
3. DON'T BE IN A HURRY!!!!
Chains moving too soon can cause huge problems. The box should wait to flip the down until signalled to do so.
When I get a box man who's in a hurry and flips it too soon I'll get confused at least a couple times a game. I have rubber bands on my hands to keep track of the down, but I generally look at the box and add one. If it's flipped too soon, I'm adding one to the wrong number.
Chains, wait until you're motioned to move. There's time to set up. Even with the new rules where the clock can start and the play can be run in a no-huddle, the box should be in the right place for 1st down and the chains can be set up on the box.
Now, as I've mentioned, don't be in a rush, but hustle when necessary. I can think of a couple of chain crews that would ease on down the sidelines, even when their team was trying to move quickly. That's no good either.
Oh, and finally, drop the stakes and get out of there if the play is coming at you.
1. Don't be in a hurry.
2. Don't be in a hurry.
3. DON'T BE IN A HURRY!!!!
Chains moving too soon can cause huge problems. The box should wait to flip the down until signalled to do so.
When I get a box man who's in a hurry and flips it too soon I'll get confused at least a couple times a game. I have rubber bands on my hands to keep track of the down, but I generally look at the box and add one. If it's flipped too soon, I'm adding one to the wrong number.
Chains, wait until you're motioned to move. There's time to set up. Even with the new rules where the clock can start and the play can be run in a no-huddle, the box should be in the right place for 1st down and the chains can be set up on the box.
Now, as I've mentioned, don't be in a rush, but hustle when necessary. I can think of a couple of chain crews that would ease on down the sidelines, even when their team was trying to move quickly. That's no good either.
Oh, and finally, drop the stakes and get out of there if the play is coming at you.
Back in 2013 at a home playoff game, somebody knew somebody, and they had a real NFL chain crew work the game. You wouldn’t think that, as a fan that you would notice the difference, but it was unreal. They were so fluid and in concert with the officials. I’ll add, the officials were a cut above, too. It might have been the state semi-final, but I can’t remember.
Thanks again for the tips. I recruited a first timer to help with the JV game tomorrow night. I’ll share your wisdom with him and our other newbie. One of the crew has been working the chains since 1988. I swear I believe he moves better than the youngsters.
Thanks again for the tips. I recruited a first timer to help with the JV game tomorrow night. I’ll share your wisdom with him and our other newbie. One of the crew has been working the chains since 1988. I swear I believe he moves better than the youngsters.
