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Originally Posted by BigT
"at what point do I . . . hang back for the best angles to see layup fouls."
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The phrases you chose to use prompt a couple of thoughts that might be worthy of consideration.
" . . . hang back . . ." -- "Hanging back" can get the new L in trouble if, by doing so, it results in him getting straightlined (stacked) after the play passed him by. There's a difference between letting the play pass you up then settling for officiating it from behind (bad) and allowing the play to advance somewhat beyond you as you hustle downcourt in transition, yet maintaining an optimum position from the side (okay, as necessary). Then again, sprinting to the end line to let the play advance head-on isn't much better when that results in the same straightlined outcome.
" . . . do I . . ." -- Perhaps a better way of thinking about it isn't primarily what YOU do, but what the players do and then how you chose to position yourself in transition in relation to that. Always strive to maintain "the slot", able to see the space between defense and offense. With a focus on the defender, illegal contact, if any, should be routine to detect. But every transition play is going to be different. So don't go looking for that one magic spot to get to or route to follow.
I'm sure others can put some better advice into better words, but those are two things I thought might foster some thought on the topic.