Look for a reason

[ChuckElias]

This was mentioned in another thread, but to avoid mixing this discussion with advice for a first time camper, I thought I'd start a thread.

Sombody said, as Lead, look for a reason to rotate.

I've heard that before, but you know what? I have no idea what that means. It sounds to me as if the person is saying, "I know the ball is over there, but don't rotate yet. Yep, it's right in front of the C, but stay here for a minute".

To me, if I'm not ballside, that's a darn good reason to rotate. The whole point of 3-whistle officiating is to have two officials on the strong side of the court, isn't it?

So if the ball is opposite me for more than a second and a half, I'm going.

What other reason are people suggesting that we are looking for?