Looking at Backs

[devdog69]

I agree with what Jeff said and to add to it: When a shot goes up and misses you will not be looking at backs, but will have the best angles to see any rebounding fouls, i.e., the proverbial "over the back". You will also be seeing lots of off-ball screens when the ball is opposite. I was told that if the ball and all the action is on the other side of the court that you should take a couple of steps in on the court and get a closer look, but of course, don't get caught out there when the swing pass comes across. For the most part, keep a wide enough angle so you are aware when your partner is coming across at lead. You don't have to jump out to trail immediately, especially if you have a good angle on a dribbler being closely gaurded right in front of you, but you will at least know that you are the new lead if the ball reverses quickly down the court. It is very frustrating to have a partner that misses a rotation time after time and makes us all look like bumbling idiots.