Originally Posted by zeedonk (Post 607863)

and I always try to make eye contact with the table on this play.... just in case.

Originally Posted by zeedonk (Post 607957)

This is true- I don't stare down the table, just a quick look as I transition back.

And no, the L does not mirror the T "good" signal.

Z

Originally Posted by mbyron (Post 607672)

NFHS rules (not that it matters), 2-whistle mechanics.

I was working with a guy last night who told me something I'd never heard before. He wanted Lead to put up a hand for a 3-point attempt in his area, and then have Trail pick it up and signal if the shot was good. Lead puts his hand down once Trail takes it, while the shot's in the air, and doesn't signal if it's good. His rationale was that Lead should stay with the shooter and not even see whether the shot went in.

I've never heard of this mechanic. In my world, Lead has 3-point responsibility on his side from the FT line down to the corner, and Trail has the 3-point circle the rest of the way around. Each signals on an attempt from his area, and signals if the shot is good. Trail mirrors Lead's signal for a good 3-point shot, but not vice versa.

What do you do?

Originally Posted by Ref_in_Alberta (Post 607980)

Does your partner work (or have experience with) FIBA 2-person mechanics? That's pretty much the mechanic as prescribed in the FIBA 2-person manual.

Originally Posted by mbyron (Post 607994)

But at least he didn't pull it out of his butt. :)