[zebraman]

Originally posted by Leggs45
If you guys don't mind, I'd like to add my 1 1/2 cents to this discussion.

First, like to say that 3-person is the wave of the future. If you don't know 3-person mechanics then learn it. Eventually, 2-person will be a thing of the past.

Secondly, ChuckElias is correct. It is okay to have 2 C's. Having 2 T's usually indicates that the old T is ball watching. The T is supposed to rotate to the C position as the L rotates to the strong-side of the court. The C is supposed to "hold" his position and officiate the play until the L is in a position to officiate the play then, the "old" C rotates to the T position.

Finally, there are 2 positions that the L should be aware of: wide-out and close-down. When the L is strong-side then he should be in their wide-out position (half way between the lane line and the 3-pt line). As the ball moves to the center of the free-throw lane the L should move to the close-down position (2-3 ft. from the nearer lane line).
Then if you have to rotate, you have a shorter distance.

I've been working 3-person for at least 6 years and closing down has really helps speed up my rotations.

Leggs45,

I agree with all that except for where you described the position of wide angle. I was taught that wide-angle (what you call wide-out) is one step inside the 3-pt. line, not halfway between the lane line and the 3-pt. line.

Z