Chuck, you are right, the trail mentality would not be used in this case. In the league where this term came from, the NBA, they rotate a lot sooner. When the ball comes up the sideline, the Slot would back out and the L would rotate. This is an automatic response for this type of play to NBA officials and it would have helped on this play. If the play occurred in the area near the free-throw line extended, the L would have his eyes on it and the T would also. This is a play where they would probably want two sets of eyes on the ball, but those eyes would be in a better position. Of course this is if the officials aren't locked down. At any rate, what is your suggestion, because the L making this play over and over again is not the answer?
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