Dual Coverage Areas are areas where two officials have responsibility for the same play. These areas:

• Provides better angles on play
• Allows officials to help each other on difficult plays

The following graphics have green boxes overlapping the Primary Coverage Areas (PCAs) that indicate dual-coverage areas:

PCAs and Dual-Coverage Areas: Three-Person Mechanics

PCAs and Dual-Coverage Areas: Two-Person Mechanics

Officiating focus:

• When officiating dual coverage areas, know who is the primary official with the primary whistle on the play
• Avoid unnecessary double whistles