2 Man Coverage Areas

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by SAJ

The lane is L's primary.

The trail may be responsible for drives starting in trail's primary that end up in the lane.

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

The trail may be responsible for drives starting in trail's primary that end up in the lane.

Responsibility aside, the trail frequently has the better look at any number of things in the lane.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by just another ref

Responsibility aside, the trail frequently has the better look at any number of things in the lane.

Traveling by a post player is the first thing that comes to mind....

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by richmsn

traveling by a post player is the first thing that comes to mind....

+5

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by just another ref

Responsibility aside, the trail frequently has the better look at any number of things in the lane.

Like rebounding situations, especially on shots that come from the lead's side.

[representing]

Originally Posted by just another ref

Responsibility aside, the trail frequently has the better look at any number of things in the lane.

"over the back"

[Back In The Saddle]

In my games, the paint is a dual coverage area. T has a better look at quite a few things. Traveling in the post has been mentioned. When the post player curls away from the L, the T often has the only good look. Back side contact away from the L is another. With larger players, usually the further from the baseline the harder it is for the L to get a clear look at a play in the paint. A play right in front of the L that goes vertical, that's often difficult for L to see contact up high at the same time as contact on the body. Rebounding is a primary responsibility for both officials. Weird crap that happens "in traffic" in the paint is another place where the T can usefully help out. Pass and crash is another.

IMHO the T's appropriate assistance in the paint is very valuable and should be both welcomed and encouraged.

Edited to add: When the L goes out wide to referee on-ball in his area, the L's post becomes the T's secondary. So does any must-get off-ball stuff in the lane.

[BillyMac]