Thoughts

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

How do you fellas typically pre game the block/charge calls? Do you think in these situations where the play originates from Trail's area is that his/her call or do you usually yield to Lead?

Should I have not blown on that play? I felt there had to be a whistle on it even late and felt I gave her ample time to respond.

Love to hear your thoughts.

Thanks

I do not pre-game block/charge calls all by themselves. I talk about double whistles and who would have those calls in whose primary and why. And I do not agree with the philosophy that everything that comes at the Lead is their call. That might be OK in 2 Person, but can be a disaster in 3 Person. For one the Lead is basically by positioning and primary coverage area watching post play and the smallest area. If the ball comes to the Lead's area, it is possible they did not see everything. So I would not ever say they should take all those calls if we have a double whistle. They might have the call, but the crew needs to understand that the Center or Trail might have seen everything and the Lead saw the end only. Also the Center has a better angle on plays going to the basket from their side of the court and it is much better to have them make this call if the Lead never rotates over. The Lead is often looking at someone's back or angle is poor if they are calling across the court. I think you do need to discuss double whistles, but this is not just about block charges. Because you could have a travel before some contact. You could have a foul before a block/charge (push from behind on the ball handler). You need to prepare for more than this kind of call on a double whistle in my opinion.

Peace