NBA 2-Man

[Raymond]

One of my high-school commissioners is an NBA official. They have a totally different take on two person officiating. We will not be using Federation mechanics this year that's for sure.

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[crosscountry55]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

One of my high-school commissioners is an NBA official. They have a totally different take on two person officiating. We will not be using Federation mechanics this year that's for sure.

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I know who you're talking about!

Whether you call it Cadillac or some modification thereof, having used it in the HRBOA the past two seasons, I have to admit it's pretty darn good if done correctly and you have a crew that commits to hustling. Having just returned to NFHS 2-p mechanics in my new state, I must say I feel like I'm guessing more (which forces me to pass on many likely calls) and that my angles are awful.

3-p is still far superior. But, if you have to use 2-p, I'd argue that what the NBA does and what is done in Tidewater, Virginia, is much better. That said, it is probably harder for a new official to learn (NFHS 2-p mechanics are quite straightforward).


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[Freddy]

Originally Posted by crosscountry55

I know who you're talking about!
...if you have to use 2-p, I'd argue that what the NBA does and what is done in Tidewater, Virginia, is much better. That said, it is probably harder for a new official to learn...

Care to share how the two systems are different? Might be something we can use here locally. Thanx in advance.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Freddy

Care to share how the two systems are different? Might be something we can use here locally. Thanx in advance.

The one being implemented in my association (I doubt I'll work any 2-man) involves a lot of ball-side officiating using the FTLE as the line of demarcation as to who should be ball side. Also, the Trail always comes up the left side of the court (sideline is to his/her left) and the Lead always goes down the right side (sideline is to his/her right).

[Adam]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

The one being implemented in my association (I doubt I'll work any 2-man) involves a lot of ball-side officiating using the FTLE as the line of demarcation as to who should be ball side. Also, the Trail always comes up the left side of the court (sideline is to his/her left) and the Lead always goes down the right side (sideline is to his/her right).

I understand the ball-side. It's how I work 2 man now, although I probably don't move over quite that much.

I have no clue why they'd bother with the old Cadillac requirement. It makes no sense to me, have you noticed any benefit to this?

[packersowner]

I am not a NBA historian, but from what I have been told this is how the NBA use to ref a long time with 2 officials. I know of at least one state, through conversations with other officials at camps, that uses this concept in their 2 man officiated games.

Without having experience with it, it seems like the court coverage would be much better than the current NFHS mechanics, and specifically would help clear the path for post play. Plus the trail official has a good wide angle of both sides of the court. Although if you have two teams that turn the ball over and there is transition, you could see some potential issues as your trail transitions to the lead.

[Adam]

Going ball side as lead in two man is vital. It's the only way to get good post coverage. It may lead to a few issues, but it solves far more issues than it causes.

I just don't get the Cadillac thing. I don't see any benefit there.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Adam

I understand the ball-side. It's how I work 2 man now, although I probably don't move over quite that much.

I have no clue why they'd bother with the old Cadillac requirement. It makes no sense to me, have you noticed any benefit to this?

You missed the part where I said I won't be working any of it.

Based on the walkthroughs I've seen, it will help with on-ball coverage significantly. It will definitely require a little more effort and hustle than most are used to giving.

I try to avoid 2-man in the off-season b/c I find myself getting into bad habits when I return to 3-man.