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Originally Posted by Ch1town
FTR, the "endline before division line" technique includes closing down prior & not bailing out.
Not saying I get there everytime, but it's pretty darn close! Assignors & coaches alike certainly notice ones hustle when doing this, compared to backpeddaling or consistently trailing the play.
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First of all I am not old at all as it relates to other officials and I am in much better shape than the vast majority of officials as well (even those with less experience in officiating). Having said that even in the best situations, I am not going to be down at the Lead position before the ball crosses the division line. For one all the players are not going to be that far down and I will put myself out of positions for other actions. And when you have steals and quick transitions, I feel that is very unrealistic and trying to achieve that is going to be very hard for even the most athletic official. If you are closing down on shot, it makes it even more difficult. I have no problem getting ahead of the ball, but not getting to the end line before the ball gets to the division line.
Now this might be an area concept and that is fine. We teach officials all the time, "You will get beat and it is OK" so stay and officiate the play appropriately. I have even been to college camps and I have never had someone suggest being that quick.
Peace