ball side lead in a 2 man?

[UNH IM Ref]

You guys ever use ball side mechanics at the lead in a 2 man crew? I never train that way with my refs but had a guy show me that he uses it very infrequently. He said he would squeeze in the play at ball side on the opposite side of the key from his original position but would stand facing his original responsibility.. It looked a little out there but I wanted to see what you guys thought.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by UNH IM Ref

You guys ever use ball side mechanics at the lead in a 2 man crew? I never train that way with my refs but had a guy show me that he uses it very infrequently. He said he would squeeze in the play at ball side on the opposite side of the key from his original position but would stand facing his original responsibility.. It looked a little out there but I wanted to see what you guys thought.

Probably do it 4-5 times a game, mainly when the floor is unbalanced and there's an obvious pass coming into the post.

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by UNH IM Ref

You guys ever use ball side mechanics at the lead in a 2 man crew? I never train that way with my refs but had a guy show me that he uses it very infrequently. He said he would squeeze in the play at ball side on the opposite side of the key from his original position but would stand facing his original responsibility.. It looked a little out there but I wanted to see what you guys thought.

I couldn't live without ball side mechanics.

MTD, Sr.

[mick]

Originally Posted by UNH IM Ref

You guys ever use ball side mechanics at the lead in a 2 man crew? I never train that way with my refs but had a guy show me that he uses it very infrequently. He said he would squeeze in the play at ball side on the opposite side of the key from his original position but would stand facing his original responsibility.. It looked a little out there but I wanted to see what you guys thought.

Been doing it for years.
Almost always go ball side [from Lead] with frontcourt throw-in on a sideline.

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by UNH IM Ref

You guys ever use ball side mechanics at the lead in a 2 man crew? I never train that way with my refs but had a guy show me that he uses it very infrequently. He said he would squeeze in the play at ball side on the opposite side of the key from his original position but would stand facing his original responsibility.. It looked a little out there but I wanted to see what you guys thought.

Couple times a game - but less rare in BV, because those guys can pass so quickly that I can't cover my sideline enough.

[ga314ref]

Just remember to go back if a transistion occurs. The I-Formation in two person sucks.

[Forksref]

I do it more now than ever, and I think it's because I carry it over from lead in the 3-man. I think you have to go where the action is at times and get a good angle.

[Adam]

My association pushes this hard in two man. First, it gives you a better look at the post. Second, it's good training for three man.

[UNH IM Ref]

At the level we ref, college intramurals, action happens fast and players can swing the ball from sideline to sideline in a second. I suppose going ball-side, when the floor is unbalanced pre-inbound pass, could help us get some good angles, but we've got to be careful to catch our sideline responsibility too.

I'll definitely go over this one with my supervisors.

[kgeorge0263]

Honestly...at the IM level...use it sparingly and have the Trail just work really hard...like a "C" in the 3 person.

In the varsity level especially boys for 2 person, I use the mechanic frequently....as I would rotate for a 3 person crew. I would pregame this with my partner though...so he protects my backside when I come over.

Also...always curl back around...and be aware of 3 pt. shots in your old primary...you can signal and stay with the shooter.

-KG

[Adam]

Why the difference?