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Originally posted by jritchie
It is possible that the lead and trail are on the same side when a shot is taken.
Are we supposed to change sides back and forth as the lead official??? never been taught that one... i've seen some guys get a better view of the other side of the lane, by coming over a little to get a better view..but never should you have a lead and trail on the same side of the court in a two whistle game should you????? your supposed to always have your players boxed in from what i have always learned...that is why you have two of you out there, if the ball comes to the trail side of the post they are there to help out...but that is the main reason for the 3 man crew, to take care of those problems 
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Absolutely, to add to what Lotto offered.
Lead has primary coverage of everthing below the FT line and inside the 3-point arc...even opposite side. To cover that well, the lead must cross over and look back across the key...there's no way to get a good view across the paint. The lead never goes very far past the lane line on the opposite side. The trail shifts high and towards the center of the court to cover the backside (where the lead temporarily vacated). The lead will always return to his original side in transition unless the trail gets trapped and is force to the other side.