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Old Wed Jun 22, 2011, 02:15pm
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Originally Posted by Camron Rust View Post
I'd interpret it means 6 players ahead of you and 4 behind you.
That would be "trailing" the pack, no?

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It doesn't mention where the ball is. If there are 4 players in the backcourt, I'd expect that the ball was still there too and his position seems about right. However, if the ball was thrown down court on a quick outlet, I'd expect he'd get ahead of the "pack" to help cover the 2+2 attacking the basket..
Are you really Bobs attorney or do you just play one on the internet? j/k

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No one right position for every play.
Thats why I said from the jump:

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I know there's no absolutes or always to what we do...

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Originally Posted by bob jenkins View Post
Let's start over. Describe the play. Where is the ball and where are the other players? I think we're envisioning different things.
Transition in general Bob, missed attempt & defensive rebound or a made basket. No press, one on one in the b/c... are you beating the pack, even with it or trailing the pack & why?

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I just don't see a situation where I would be in front of the pack.
You're already in position, not on the run or chasing & it provides more open looks than being even with pack.
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Last edited by tref; Wed Jun 22, 2011 at 02:19pm.
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