watching the basket as lead

[zebraman]

Originally posted by MPLAHE
I have been taught when a shot is taken, the lead should focus on the action in their area and not look at the basket. I do that generally, yet find myself sneaking a look at the rim out of the corner of my eye.

my question for you seasoned vets - should your focus be solely on the players battling for position in the lane, or should you be looking at the basket as well?

My trail (and center if it's 3-person) have rim area responsibilities so I don't look up. However, as lead you should back out towards the sideline a bit on a shot attempt which will widen your view and you'll have peripheral vision of the rim anyway.

Z