3 man mechanic- center issue

[Larks]

You can take this play - I try when I can to step well out on the floor (aka position adjust) so I can see the defender - almost looking down the near lane line. Its a great angle on this play rather than staying stacked.

It would be nice if the lead rotated before the drive but that cant always happen.

Break the court thirds....Lead should try to always be in the same third as the ball vs. man to man D (except middle when you are just closed down).

Slot recognize if ball is in your primary vs. man to man or vs. zone below the free throw line extended, rotation (should be) likely.

[Back In The Saddle]

In my experience, which is admittedly limited compared to many here, the best answer on how to referee a drive away from you is often to go "opposite".

So if the drive goes toward the baseline/basket, you move out onto the floor; If the drive goes east/west, then you step up or down to keep an angle. Doesn't always work, but seems to work more often than not.