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Originally Posted by Coltdoggs
First, I want to say thanks for all the replies...I don't have the opportunity to work 3-person crews that often so this is helpful when they do throw 3 man at me.
One thing I was advised as L...If you are going to switch sides and force the rotation, GO, don't hesitate, just go...don't get half way and then bounce back to where you were at (or ping-pong) as someone stated it...I guess I did that the firt game I worked 3-person 
Question I have for you guys as L...One guy told me to stay about a foot off the lane lines when L...focus on the paint obviously....Sitting here seems to go against the idea of moving to get the best angles.....is this correct or should the L be moving (maybe not as much as L in 2-person) ? |
Angles are more important than anything. Do what works for you. I tend to work deep and wide, and staying a foot off the lane lines is something I've never heard. I go as wide as I have to.
As to your first point about "GO", I agree 100%. I "close down" which means as the ball swings opposite I move close the lane line, but I don't enter the lane until I'm ready to rotate and then I go across to force the rotation. The only time I might go a couple steps into the lane then bounce back out is if I start to rotate and a shot goes up. You don't want to force a rotation during a try.
Just remember - go where you need to be to officiate the action. If the ball settles away from you and there is post action on that side, get over there sooner, not later. You'll get a feel for the offense and know when to anticipate post play, and when they're just swinging the ball to reverse it back.