Bunch of new-guy type questions

[rainmaker]

Originally posted by OverAndBack
[*]I've been having trouble with over-and-back calls here in the early going. I've blown a couple. Anyone have any tips for the trail when it's likely that you're going to see some close guarding near the halfway line, which could result in situations where the ball gets tipped or thrown into the backcourt? Anything I can do with positioning or where to look or mental notes or anything?[*]

It's usually best to stay well back from the division line, and work hard for an angle INTO the middle of the play. Watch the ball religiously to see who touches it last. If there's any doubt at all, act like the defense tipped it into the back court.

Also, you have to really watch for the little bump foul that pushes the dribbler over the line. Sometimes the dribbler steps back to avoid contact and there is no foul. Watch carefully.

The other time you'll catch over and back is when the dribbler has just achieved frontcourt status and then passes it cross-court to a teammate who is in the air, having just been in the backcourt. See it coming and be sure it happens, and then call this before her feet hit the ground.