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Originally posted by Just Curious
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Originally posted by heyref32
This is correct. L will go ball side to cover post action when ball is below free throw line on trail side and there is post action on T side. This puts L in best possible position to view post players in anticipation of entry pass from wing. L focuses on action in the paint and retains same primary coverage. T still has same primary coverage, if there is a shot attempt or skip pass T can take a step in to help with weakside coverage. In these situation L will wait until best opportunity to return to strong side coverage. If there is a transition while L is on T side, T will transition to new L same side and L will become the new trail while going over to side opposite new L. Hope this helps.
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There doesn't seem to be many of us that move to that side.... Our association frowns on crossing through the paint... Where did you come up with this explanation?? I'd like to share it at our next meeting...
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Chuck,
Strongside officiating is alive and well.
The mechanic is used for the same reason that the Lead crosses over in 3-whistle... to
help your partner.
Have you ever been L with one player on your side and 9 players in your partner's area? That's a good time to go over and help. Crossing over puts you in a great position to see a play that may develop.
Like heyref wrote, if the ball goes to the other end or if that skip pass goes cross court, it's important to remember that
other sideline has to be covered.
And while you are crossing over, never stop in the
Quicksand, the area of the free throw lane extended toward and beyond the endline, because the angles are just bad... it is straight-line city.
mick