[Old Dude Ref]

I like 3 on a big college floor - more room to stay off the floor and get the best angles. But in high school especially in a cramped gym, it is not nessessary. Girls games - forget it. If you and your partner can't keep up with a girls game then please get in shape or get out! They'll have 3 for the girls only because they have to and that's fine.

I agree with it extending the careers of older officials from the standpoint that its should NOT be for that reason. Our Director has vowed that you WILL BE IN SHAPE or you won't work at the highest levels of the tournament. She's done a great job (with few hiccups) getting the best qualified officials in her three years on the job.

I've had the same partner for a long time and we work very well together. A third should be used on big ball games when there are big boys who are going to bang.

As far as watching off the ball in 2- man. I'm ALWAYS aware of where the ball is. If my area is quiet then I watch my partner's area if he's on-ball. We always need to help out.