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Originally posted by footlocker
(I have been reading some of Juulie's "Piece of Cake" thread and, the discussions of 3-man vs. 2.)
I'll take any suggestions or advise about how to work a 3-person game? Anything a past observer may have remarked to you that was a benefit?
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As a very green beginner in 3-person, I can lend a few reflections. They may not be applicable in your area, though, so it might be good to check them out with someone local (probably not the assignor).
I have found that the amount of input is unbelievably high, and it can be overwhelming. Here's how I handled that.
Top priority, as Chuck said, referee the game. However, the thing you most need to learn, and want to tend to focus on is your floor position, and rotations and switches. The best way to accomplish this, for me, has been to let go of my fear of the double whistle. It's going to be much better to over-call than under-call. Spend your energy absorbing and digesting the advice about court position and rotation. Any advice about "letting that one go" and "don't bail them out" and so forth, nod, say "I see" and then file it away and don't think about it. If your clinician catches you making the same "wrong" call after he just told you not to call that, say, "I see. I was thinking too much about my angle" or, "Right. I really need to work on that." And then go back to whatever you want to get the hang of.
Two other items, 1) remember that two C's is okay, two T's is not, so tend to cheat down. 2) as you head up the court in transition ALWAYS look across court and see if your partner is new lead or if you should be. Missed rotations are the most red-flag item to evaluators. If you always do these two things, you'll be 50% over the hump.
Most of all, don't be discouraged if it feels awkward and frustrating. It's definitely a paradigm-shift and takes a while to get the hang of.