2 person: how to cover

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

As always in two- person, and even in three-person, you have to prioritize. If the BC players are going to cause trouble, then keep an eye on them and you'll miss the foul.

99% of the time, however, the play on the ball is more important than the actions of the players still transitioning from BC to FC.

Agree about the prioritization. Part of the problem with this scenario is the distance of the pass. From 30-40 feet, it's difficult to get any angle on a straight line. So...would you ever cheat forward a little on this, if you expect a long pass? Or would you stay behind the players until the pass is made and then bust downcourt and hope you don't miss anything?

[bigdog5142]

If I'm the L and the ball gets ahead of the T, I always try to pick up the ball and widen out, if possible. Once the play gets out of transition, I go back to my primaries.

[FrankHtown]

That's a tough one. Unless the players in the backcourt bring out knives, I think your first reaction is correct. Referee the ball as best you can, and hope a fistfight doesn't break out behind you.


If the defense has been setting up the trap all night, you can anticipate the trap, and maybe cheat upcourt a little.

If it's the first and only time it happens, you're probably going to get beat on it.

That's life in 2 person.