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Old Mon Nov 12, 2001, 10:59am
Ralph Stubenthal Ralph Stubenthal is offline
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HELP. I'm trying to learn 3 person mechanics and am having some trouble. I have studied the mechanics manual and have a good basic understanding of how it works but when on the floor I'm having a hard time reacting automatically to the switches (or lack of switches) depending on the situation. I'm not completely sure of exactly what a long switch is. My basic question here is: are there any basic rules of thumb or constants that I can memorize that will immediately, without having to run through the entire thought process tell me whether to switch or not? I think that the long switch occurs when there is an offensive foul in frontcourt and if that is true, is that the only time it occurs, if so, then that is one of the "constants" I can try to program in. It is really tough trying to concentrate on the game when the mechanics don't come automatic. Anything you can tell me on the subject of 3 man mechanics will be geatly appreciated, thanks, Ralph.
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