3-man mechanics

[zebraman]

Originally Posted by Johnny Ringo

Question: if you are the lead and have a block/charge type call right in front of you in the area of the block on the the FT lane ... do you let that call go since the play orginated in the area of the "C" ????

Help?

The 3-person philosophy that I have been taught is that a drive that originates in the C's primary or in the T's primary is their play all the way to the basket for the primary defender. It looks better to coaches if the C or T close-in on the call a little bit so they aren't so far away when they give their preliminary signals.

However, if the dribbler beats his defender and a secondary defender slides over to try to take a charge, that is usually the L's call.

This is something that should be discussed in pregames.

If the C or T has no call (on a crash with the primary defender involved) and the L thinks that a call needs to be made, they need to have a patient whistle and give the C or T the first shot at the call. Then the L can come in and take it. However, when that happens in my games it usually leads to a discussion later. "Why didn't the C or T take it?"

[sportsref]

Mick and Z had hit it right on the head. There should be a call by the primary official or by the lead. Make sure if you have a double whistle...don't have a blarge.... I will add a defender does not have to be set. He/She needs to be in good legal guarding position to have an offensive foul.