ball side mechanic

[ajs8207]

I think you really have to feel it. This is now my second year, and I'm finally starting to get the grasp as to when to go ball side, and when to stay home. I'm not sure there is a clear 100% of the time definition for this one. When I need to go over to ball side to officiate the play, I go. If I feel I gain little to no advantage by going ball side, I stay. In fact, last year I had a couple times where I went ball side and it put me at a complete disadvantage. I hope this helps.