Endline Postioning By Lead
 

Quick Question:

Does the Lead move along the endline with the movement of the ball?

Is the Lead supposed to be on the strong side(ball side)at all times?

Thanks!

Yes, it's called mirroring the ball. Obviously you don't want to leave an engaged matchup just to mirror the ball, but generally you'll "yo yo" in and out (from the near lane line extended to the three point line) with the ball.

Yes, if the ball and most of the players, especially the post players are across the paint from you, then you ought to get over "ball side". They don't do this everywhere, so ask around to see if it's done in your area. And if you're inclined to go ball side as L, pre-game this with your partner. Talk about whether you're going to take the ball when you come across, or just take the post. Talk about how the crew will cover your sideline while you're ball side.

An Even Quicker Question ???
 

Two person or three person? (Or one person?)

Good question. I assumed (and you know what happens when one assumes) two person.

Felix Knows ...
 

Sorry..Yes 2 man crew

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You have a sideline to cover. At all costs, be in a position to make a call there when necessary.

Are ball-side mechanics not used in your area for two-whistle mechanics?

Here, we are encouraged to go ball-side when the situation dictates.

Does it dictate to be on the strong side at all times?

I took your "at all costs" comment to mean avoid using it at all costs.

What I meant was, if you do go ball side, you must be prepared to get back to your sideline in time to make a call there.

Or the Trail can make sure not to come down too deep and gets a big picture to watch the weak side.

In your area does the Lead routinely make calls across the paint?

I wouldn't say routinely, but it happens on occasion.

How many times a game would "on occasion" be?

Not something I keep track of.

I was thinking more like a few times a year.