A few questions

[Official]

Originally Posted by zm1283

As the Trail on a free throw, I count with my front hand and chop the clock with my hand that is closest to the table. When the free thrower starts their motion, I raise my hand and close down toward the endline, then chop it if the free throw is missed. Do nothing if it is made, as the new Trail will chop the clock.
You only mirror the Lead's chop as the Trail in 3-whistle mechanics.

What do you mean by "close down toward the endline."

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by Official

What do you mean by "close down toward the endline."

It means to walk toward the endline.

As Trail on a free throw, I start about half way between the lane and the sideline at about the top of the key. When the free thrower starts his motion, I raise my hand to chop the clock and start to walk toward the endline and the sideline (Basically toward the corner), watching to make sure the shooter doesn't violate, making sure the players on the other side of the lane who are my responsibility don't violate, and calling the violation if the ball doesn't hit the rim. I end up a bit below the free throw line extended and probably 6-8 feet from the sideline.

[APG]

Originally Posted by Official

What do you mean by "close down toward the endline."

He means as trail to move closer to the endline as the shot goes up. You don't want to bail out and start heading to the backcourt and leave your partner to officiate all the rebounding action by himself.

[Official]

thanks guys

[ODJ]

Originally Posted by Official

What do you mean by "close down toward the endline."

Take a step or two toward the endline (toward the basket) to cover any rebounding action.

Whenever trail and the shot goes up, hold your position or step toward the action. Don't 'bail out' and start running down court.

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