One man mechanics

[mick]

Originally posted by bob jenkins
1) You have two options: Work the coach's side (as recommended in the article) or work opposite the table. If you work the coach's side, you'll see what they see. If you work opposite, you'll be able to see the bench and won't have to listen to them as much. I prefer to work opposite most of the time, , but if I need to be table-side, that's okay for a few trips down the floor.

2) I'm generally free-throw line to free-throw line, but I'll go baseline for a throw-in, and on free-throws, or if I sense a play is going that way. If that means I'm training behind on a fast-break or two, so be it.

3) Get a good off-ball call on each team early (this is good advice for two-and three-person officiating as well).

Bob,
I prefer "opposite " also. And, I work the same as you with regard to 2) and 3).
Also, I am happy to say I have never had to work a varsity game alone, so... at the beginning of the game, I have always asked the coaches to help me on their side, as necessary.
mick