3-man officiating

[Ignats75]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

As long as you don't think you are U2 at the beginning of the game....

I have a better voice than Bono.

[MelbRef]

It seems like another issue with turning and running down to new L is if the other team goes into a full court press.

I believe that the L should not be at baseline (endline) while a full court press is underway and the players primarily in the backcourt.

[chartrusepengui]

Originally Posted by MelbRef

It seems like another issue with turning and running down to new L is if the other team goes into a full court press.

I believe that the L should not be at baseline (endline) while a full court press is underway and the players primarily in the backcourt.

In my most recent clinic(s) I've been told to get my butt down there - the press is to be handled by T and C

[mj]

Originally Posted by chartrusepengui

In my most recent clinic(s) I've been told to get my butt down there - the press is to be handled by T and C

Not if all ten players are in the backcourt. I think the L should be as deep as the deepest players. Let the players dictate where you go.

[representing]

Originally Posted by mj

Not if all ten players are in the backcourt. I think the L should be as deep as the deepest players. Let the players dictate where you go.

you could easily get beaten down by a breakaway then, especially in a boys game where they can sprint faster than most referees around here. I don't think you should be with the deepest players, and maybe you shouldn't be at the end line. Maybe be at FT line extended where you would be able to get the the baseline in a breakaway?

[Smitty]

Originally Posted by representing

you could easily get beaten down by a breakaway then, especially in a boys game where they can sprint faster than most referees around here. I don't think you should be with the deepest players, and maybe you shouldn't be at the end line. Maybe be at FT line extended where you would be able to get the the baseline in a breakaway?

If you are working your position correctly, you will be able to anticipate when you need to move toward the endline and not get beat. You also have to be in good shape so you can hustle when you need to hustle. If you are out of shape and can't regularly beat the play to your position, you should get in better shape.

[Back In The Saddle]

I don't get the mindset that officials should ignore players and plays in favor of getting to some position on the floor. The whole point of being in a particular position on the floor is to ... referee players and plays?

[Rich]

Originally Posted by representing

you could easily get beaten down by a breakaway then, especially in a boys game where they can sprint faster than most referees around here. I don't think you should be with the deepest players, and maybe you shouldn't be at the end line. Maybe be at FT line extended where you would be able to get the the baseline in a breakaway?

Where do you end up as the trail on a jumpshot? What happens then if the defense rebounds and outlets?

You *will* get beat, both 2-person and 3-person. It's more important to step down on a shot or hold your position and officiate in the moment than to run away so you can get to some spot on the court.

[Adam]

Rich is right, you're going to get beat occasionally. It just happens.

[jdw3018]

Originally Posted by mj

Not if all ten players are in the backcourt. I think the L should be as deep as the deepest players. Let the players dictate where you go.

I tend to be deeper than the deepest player, but not necessarily all the way to the endline. I do that for two reasons:

1. Players these days are fast. If a high school varsity b-ball player wants to race me down the court, he's very likely to win. I wasn't fast when I played. I'm slower now. I can still move well enough to be in position, but not if I get at a disadvantage.

2. I want plays to come at me. If I'm even with the deepest player, and a play develops with that player, then I'm at best even with them, moving down the court while trying to officiate the play. I want to be able to get to position and then watch the play unfold. I can do that better if I start deeper than the deepest players.