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Old Thu Dec 13, 2007, 10:10am
Scrapper1 Scrapper1 is offline
Lighten up, Francis.
 
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Originally Posted by JugglingReferee
when a more skilled defender is guarding a weaker opponent. I know that a steal might be coming. Or if I see a missed switch by the defense, I know they'll be an offensive cutter into the key and an entry pass.

Another example: coach B is getting drained from the get-go. Losing 8-0. You're the new L after A's 4th basket. What do I do? I'm looking right at B coach for a second. I know the TO request is coming.
Another example is when the big man is being fronted in the low post. Anticipate the lob pass, right? What might happen? Big man might push off to catch the pass. Secondary defender might flash across to help with backside defense.

Very simple example: 2-on-1 fast break. You better anticipate a block/charge situation and REFEREE THE DEFENDER. If you wait for the contact to make your decision, you'll be guessing.

Anticipate the play, not the call.
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