Lead official mechanics March 17, 2022 World Games 2014 0 Forum Questions I’ve been told to get in as close as possible to the crease but not to let players get behind you. Is this a feel kind of thing or is there a technique you can recommend. Question File Add new DuBan's Answer: Visual Text Kratz's Answer: Visual Text McCarrick's Answer: Visual Text Riti's Answer: Visual Text The lead official’s main responsibility is covering the goal and the crease. This is best accomplished by getting as close as possible to the crease without letting players get behind you. This does include some “feel” and gets easier with experience. With three man games the Single-side official is also responsible for helping the Lead cover the goal and crease (especially if the Lead needs to go below goal-line-extended to cover the end line or if the players dictate that the Lead move away from the crease). The Single-side should also not let players get behind them. And for both the Lead and Single-side this is all accomplished by “accordioning” in and out as the players positioning allows. Tyma's Answer: Visual Text One of the best suggestions I ever got on this topic was to "open up" my position when the play is heading to the area that would otherwise be behind me. That is, instead of the lead having his/her back to the sideline when play comes over, the lead official can turn slightly and face away from the corner or endline, backing up below GLE as necessary to keep the play in front. Answer File Question Answered Yes No
