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					Originally Posted by  mick
					 
				 
				In both options of #1, the Center is told to move back to provide space. 
That directive implies that the Center is on the court and cancels a rule-of-thumb that the *Sideline is your Friend*.    
			
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 That was exactly my thought as well, mick.  If I'm already on the sideline, as I normally should be, I'll be in the coach's lap when I back up.