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Originally Posted by AremRed
Interesting implementation. I am curious why they didn't go with a 2-Lead configuration which would preserve the traditional sight lines better (Trail and Slot 1 would not be as close to one another and have a similar angle) and prevent the Trail from having to rotate across open floor when the Lead changes sides.
I can't see this being better than a system with Leads on either side of the basket with a single Slot and Trail official, especially because the Trail is usually working below the 28' line anyway.
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Depends on which situation you want to enhance.
The advantage I see in this alignment is transition coverage. You get a new lead into position sooner and are not racing down the court hoping to beat the play as much. You do, as you said, give up better coverage in the half court.
Who knows which alignment they'll settle on, if any. 5 would give the best of both.....2 leads for the half court, and a advanced transition lead.