kudos for a coach and a question for the 3 person folks

[JRutledge]

Originally posted by blindzebra
Ball on end line going the other way with 1 second left, trail is opposite the table. Screening action on center's side of the court in the backcourt.

Long pass to the 3 point line in the frontcourt, how is the trail or center going to get a look at that shot?

What makes you think that trail or the center official cannot ever see that type of play? But if they cannot see the play, the lead should not be signaling anything. If the Trial or Center does not see the play, then the Lead can help but not signal anything. It is there call unless they decide to give up that responsibility. I still feel that the calling person (to the table) should be the opposite official that makes the call. Even if it is a couple seconds after the horn the officials can come together and help each other on this call. It looks a lot worse if the lead assumes that the Center or Trail does not have a look at the play and signals one thing and the calling official signals something else. I do not know about you but I can run and hustle. It is not out of the question that I can see the shot from those positions.

Peace