Getting beat on fastbreaks?

[Nate1224hoops]

Originally posted by suntzu45
I refereed a jv girls game last night. I am a 2nd year official.

The crewchief for the game said I was getting beat on fastbreaks consistently.

I am always concerned about being "straight-lined" on these plays. Consequently, I slow down to get what I feel is a better angle.

Did I do something wrong???

Just curious are you in a 2 or 3 man crew?? Either way as the trail official you shouldnt get beat. You have to anticipate the change of possesion. Now, everyone is going to get beat on occasion, so dont think that getting beat once is awful or anything. As the trail, once possesion changes you are now the lead, you have to get to the baseline to be in proper position. Coaches get very upset when your not in position on that fast break and they feel that a foul was committed. Now that being said dont worry about coaches (like me) but do your best to anticipate the COP and bust it to your spot. Getting beat in a 2 man crew every once in a while is okay. In a 3 man it's almost unacceptable.