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Originally posted by kamflam
I'm lead and the shooter is low in the paint right in front of me on the strong side. Shooter goes up, I dont see a foul, but my partner in trail, deep and weakside, calls the foul.
At halftime he explains that he is responsible for any contact high on the shooter... even when its only 4 feet in front of me. I should be looking below chest level for contact and not concern myself with anything above that (that's his job, he says).
I ask whether this (trail chest and up, lead chest and down) rule applies to every shot taken in 'my zone'. He indicates that this is the way it has been for all his 7 years.
Please clarify for me. When should 2 sets of eyes be on the shooter ? Does it matter if the key is crowded versus relatively empty when it contains the shooter ? I was wondering who would be watching the other 8 guys on the court when he was also watching the shooters arms in my zone.
Any thoughts are appreciated.
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If the play is coming toward you you may not see the push from behind or hand hitting the arm. Keep in mind since the trail is farther away he/she has a more panoramic view of the entire court. That being said if the play is trailside (which is not readily apparent from your post) I see no problem with his call. If the play was on lead side if it were me and I had I wonder why he/she didn't call that I probably hold my whistle. If I had I can't believe he/she didn't call that (probably a train wreck) I've got a whistle. You're partner is correct in this sense as Lead you shouldn't be following the shot. Quite (if you're Lead) often if you call a foul you won't be aware if a basket was made or not. While the shot is going up you should be watching for pushes holds etc. during the rebounding action.