Endline Postioning By Lead

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Originally Posted by Snaqwells

We do here, but we have to be prepared to "hustle" back if the ball squirts behind us. The rule of thumb here is if you'd go in three, you should go in two.

Very much different in the Buckeye State. Much more similar to NC. In 2-man, the lead virtually always stays "home" his/her side of the floor. The exception is if there are NO PLAYERS on the lead's side of the floor, they lead can cross the lane to get a better view. If there are players (more than one as a single player can't cause a whole lot of trouble on his/her own), on the lead side, they stay home on their side of the floor. This is particularly true if either of the players is close to the sideline -- as this sideline is the lead's responsibility. Per the Officials Manual, there are times that the lead should, indeed, cross to the trail's side.

Until a couple years ago, the lead would NEVER cross the lane. Many to most of the experienced referees still referee that way. But, things are slowly changing.