My crew have had a interesting time adapting to the new three man rotation involving calling official staying tableside. We purchased a book called "Working the Center" and read about certain situations and rotations. We had our director of officiating in the state; however, contradict the book to a degree. I would like to know if anyone has any guidelines and can answer my questions about this particular situation:
Team A is in the frontcourt attempting a shot at their goal and Team B secures the rebound and begins to dribble towards their frontcourt. While in their backcourt, Team B(Now offense) is fouled by Team A. The new Trail, which is tableside, makes the call for a common foul. Where will he rotate if no bonus free throws are awarded? Free throws awarded? If you could help, we would appreciate. Why change rotation if the NF will not issue an officals manual?

Depends on the state adoption of the mechanics. Most states, as well as college (and college guys correct me if I'm wrong), will report the foul, and return to being T, administering the throw-in. However, in PA, we long switch on all fouls in the backcourt, so the calling T now becomes the new L.

There won't be a rotation...since the T is table-side already, he will report the foul and then step back to handle the throw-in, or simply head up court and be T during the bonus free throws if those are required...

We would report the foul and return to the T position.

The Officials' Manual is only printed in odd numbered years. But they still make changes during even numbered years. The change will be in next year's book.

The change in the switching mechanic is not that difficult.

I can only comment what our state is doing. We do not long switch on any non-shooting foul. If we are shooting the bonus, then we go tableside (the same as NCAA from what I understand). Now that is what we do here in Illinois. They might do it differently in your area.

Peace