[Back In The Saddle]

Biggest difference in coverage areas is that in a halfcourt set the lead's area is a rectangle from the center of the key clear to the near sideline (like the 2 person lead's area, except only 1/2 of the key).

Because the lead may have both perimeter and post play in his area, this area becomes a secondary coverage area for the T. Specifically, if the L is on-ball in his area away from the post, the T will extend and pick up the L's post. Conversely, if the L is off-ball covering his post, the T will extend into the L's area to pick up the on-ball play. It is therefore essential for the crew to establish in their pre-game how they will communicate when the L is on- or off-ball when the ball is in the L's area. Normally this is done using body language.

Also, the L has the portion of the three point line in his area, and will mark (but not count?) a three point attempt originating from his area.

There are other, more subtle differences. But those are two that stand out.