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Old Fri Oct 17, 2008, 10:06am
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Spence, as I read your question, it seems more about how to determine which official covers which lines than necessarily about the jump. So I'll tackle that one.
  • L and T should be on opposite sides of the floor (other than when the L comes ball side).
  • Each official is responsible for the sideline on his side of the floor. Even when he comes ball side, the L is still responsible for the sideline on his "proper" side of the floor. (Note that there are some common variations on this theme, but I'm talking about the basic principle.)
  • However you got to the side of the floor you're on, you will be responsible for that sideline until you change sides.
  • There are three situations that can force officials to change sides: 1) Jump ball, 2) Free throw, 3) Throw-in.
  • The jump ball is as you describe. The non-tossing official (no longer has to be the U) will be responsible for the sideline on the table side.
  • Free throw administration may require the officials to change sides from where they were.
  • A throw-in may require a change of sides as the administering official goes to the spot (or near the spot if bouncing the ball) and his partner goes opposite.
  • Other than that, you do not normally change sides. But never say never.
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