[Back In The Saddle]

Humans adapt to complex environments by filtering. When I'm working the trail, I'm interested almost exclusively in two things: the ball (and the ballhandler), and matchups, which include screens. Very few violations or fouls can happen without one of those two key ingredients.

Focusing on those two things will help you see what's in your field of vision, at least what needs to be seen. Not getting too close to the action will help increase your field of vision.

However, there is stuff that's outside your field of vision. When you're working your arc, and are getting out near mid-court, it becomes very difficult to see what's happening near the baseline. This is an area where I think the lead needs to extend his area and help you out. At least he/she should make sure he/she sees, and calls, anything that "has to be gotten."