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I say as the trail you should take a player dribbling from your primary to the basket all the way to the basket. Yes, at the free-throw lane line, the dribbler crosses into the lead's primary, but if you've discussed it in the pre-game that shouldn't be an issue. The lead, in the theory of the old school, should have to move his focus to pick up that play, while you should then be moving yours at the same time. And right at the point of "impact" two officials are changing their focus.
In the new school theory, the officials don't change their focus at such a crucial moment.
I know some will say that "old school, new school" reference is not correct, but I've been offciating 16 years. It was just 2 years ago that I heard this philosophy become more wide-spread. I agree with it and would encourage you to work with your partners to use it as well. With a 20-year veteran on your team, it may take some time. It took me awhile to become comfortable with it.
The game, and our mechanics, are ever-changing. Keep working hard.
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