BackCourt Mistake by Partner (What would you do?)

[Maverick]

Originally posted by Jurassic Referee

Well, that's 2 of you looking at maybe 3 players. Who's got the other 7?

I agree that this leaves players unwatched but I've always thought I should watch the sideline - not necessarily back court - because the T is too far away to see a step/dribble on that sideline (2 whistle crew). I don't know what the best way is to do it but I guess I've always taken the view that there's more to miss by not watching the sideline than not watching the other players who are usually just waiting for the ball to get down there. Not saying I'm right but it seems you have to choose the lesser of two evils and usually more is happening at the ball.