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I think some officials, especially newer officials, tend to think the Trail position in a 2-whistle game is the place to relax and unwind a little before they have to bust their hump and get back to Lead to do the real officiating. They don't realize how much the Trail official is responsible for in a 2-whistle game.
When I review the Trail position responsibilities for free throws with our new trainees, they tend to get a little wide-eyed and say, "I have to look at all that?" As Mick would say, yU.P.
Trail has, as his/her primary responsibilities:
1) Indicating correct number of free throws to table and benches
2) Opposite lane line violations
3) Free thrower violations
4) Violations by players outside 3-point arc
5) Flight of the ball, which includes:
-->a) ball hitting/missing the ring
-->b) goaltending
-->c) basket interference
6) Rebounding:
-->a) weak side (near side)
-->b) back side (around FT line)
Just something to keep in mind. Did I leave anything out?
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Any NCAA rules and interpretations in this post are relevant for men's games only!
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