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Originally posted by M&M Guy
Now, poor alfreedog has been trying to get you guys' attention about the original question - from what position, L, C or T, do make this call? And I will be the one to finally address it.
Here it is: it depends.
Sorry, couldn't resist. But it is like any other foul call - whose primary is it? Was it a drive that originated from someone's primary? Who was in the best position to see the contact (or lack of contact)? If it was in transition, was the new L in position to see the area between the players, whether ahead of the play or coming in from behind, or could the C have a better look? So, I'm not sure there's a set answer, other than it depends on the actual play. Sorry I've been so helpful.
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Geez, M&M's right - we were so busy arguing about the contact, we ignored the mechanics question!!
If we're talking 3-person, who's area is it in?
If it's coming down the C's side, let C have first crack at it all the way to the hoop - the sitch as described clearly involves a primary defender, and if it is in front of the centre, (s)he sees the play from start to finish.
If it's T/L side, Lead needs to see where Trail is. If it's a quick transition play, T may not yet be in the frontcourt when the play happens. If so, L likely has the best look. T could also have a look, but will be 80 feet away when (s)he blows the whistle.
If the play is fully in the frontcourt and on L/T side, let T take it all the way, with L watching for any secondary defenders sliding in or going for the block at the last second. But the primary matchup (ie. A1 and B1) belongs to the Trail.
If Trail passes on the contact, and Lead feels it's something that HAS to be called, (s)he can take it.
If we're talking 2-Person, chances are Lead has the first whistle, unless it's a fully-settled frontcourt play - then often Trail can take the play all the way.