Closely Guarded Count by the Lead

[bob jenkins]

My opinion: If you're "on the ball" you should have "on ball responsibilities" -- and that includes closely guarded counts.

I agree that it's more common for the count to happen when T or C is on-ball. And it's probably even more rare than a three-second call for L to have a five-second call. That doesn't mean the L shouldn't be counting.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

My opinion: If you're "on the ball" you should have "on ball responsibilities" -- and that includes closely guarded counts.

I agree that it's more common for the count to happen when T or C is on-ball. And it's probably even more rare than a three-second call for L to have a five-second call. That doesn't mean the L shouldn't be counting.

You and I are on the same page.

In NFHS mechanics (from what I remember), the L has "on ball" responsibilities inside the 3-point arc across to the midpoint of the lane. The L should turn his/her body away from the post (square up) to let the partners know they have on ball coverage and start any counts in there.

That said, if my partners as the lead do not start counts, I will (as the T).