Keys on when to rotate as lead

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Originally Posted by zebraman

I have heard many different keys on when to rotate as lead. I was just curious to get input from others on what they have heard. Here are the ones I can remember.

1) "When the ball and more than 1 matchup is on the C's side, go"

2) "When the ball and a post player are on the C's side, go"

3) "When the ball penetrates past the foul line extended on the C's side." (I've heard this one a lot and it's way too late in my opinion)

and my favorite (and the one I use because of it's simplicity),

4) "go when the center needs your help."

What are some other keys that you have heard or that you use?

I will go with #1, you want to rotate before the pass gets in the post so you can see if there is a foul on the offense or defense. If you rotate to late you may miss a push or a hook. In the first couple of the minutes of the game you need to look and see what kind of offense each team is running and you then can gauge when the best time to rotate is.