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Originally posted by Jurassic Referee
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Now you got me confused. Are you saying that the L should watch the players on the floor
and the on-ball action?
If so, you don't need a trail. [/B][/QUOTE]
No, I am not suggesting one-man officiating. I was simply stating that the reason the lead works the press from the division line is to help out the trail official. I definitely believe that the lead needs to be AWARE of the location of the ball and needs to be AWARE whether or not the trail official needs help (straight-lined). This does not mean that the lead needs to be totally focused on the ball and the players in his area. This can be acheived via short glances or even peripheral vision. I was simply pointing out that the trail has a tough time maintaining a good visual angle in a press situation (we've all been there) and sometimes temporarily loses sight of the ball in a situation where there is alot of action focused on the ball. If the ball is on the lead side of the possesion players' body and the trail is obviously straight-lined, help him out until the ball status changes or he gets into better position. We are not talking about a great deal of time here.
Are you saying that you never help your trail official out in a press situation?
(see, now that comment was totally un-necessary on my part, kind of like your last comment in your post. It is truly amazing what a little anonymity will do to a guy. In fact the negativisim by the poster I originally responded to is the only reason I ever posted in the first place. It would be nice if these boards could actually be a place to get some good info that would help people become better officials. If I were a first year guy, and read this thread, I would be too intimidated to post a situation in an attempt to get some feedback that might actually help. Try to dial it down a notch boys and girls, and that includes me.)