3-point shot mechanic

I agree with you that the player won't be airborne by the time the ball reaches basket, most of the time.

I think he meant the L stays with the shooter as opposed to tracking the flight of the ball.

I'm sure we've all seen it happen It just clues me to expand my primary, because all he!! will break loose when that shooter gets knocked to the ground & there's not a whistle.

[zeedonk]

Here in South Jersey, we are trained as Trail to notice the Lead's "3" signal, but not to mirror the signal... if the attempt is good, T is to signal the made basket. Truth be told, I'm not sure if this is an IAABO, NFHS or local mechanic.

My understanding of the rationale for this is the L has the shot in front of him in his primary and signals. L's responsibility is to bring the shooter down, T closes down on the shot and can see the signal in his peripheral vision while observing any action underneath. Even if I'm trail and haven't seen the original signal, L is supposed to keep his signal up until T signals the made goal. I try to take a quick look after the shot goes in just to make sure, because there is sometimes a lot of action in front of L as well as a lot of jostling going on underneath, which is my (T) responsibility.

Anybody know which organization can claim this mechanic? I kind of like it. Signalling a made 3 from L's signal makes me feel like I'm doing what I'm supposed to do- and I always try to make eye contact with the table on this play.... just in case.

Z

Does the L signal the successful attempt? If so, that's the same mechanic in my IABBO book.

Originally Posted by zeedonk

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

Most of the time I don't make eye contact with the table, just a distinctive, strong signal. Trust me, the players/fans/coaches will let the table know when they missed something
2 eyes watching 10 players could really hurt the 2 person crew especially during transition.

[zeedonk]

[QUOTE 2 eyes watching 10 players could really hurt the 2 person crew especially during transition.[/QUOTE]

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 zeedonk

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

I understand & can relate to sneaking a peak in transition while opposite table, it could be tough if you're tableside though.

I was asking if the L marks the attempt do they signal the successful 3...