Transition to one-on-one

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by bainsey

You're the T (two man). There's a quick steal near the division line, and we're going the other way, one on one, with you as the L.

Do you...
*Sprint to the end-line right away, regardless of where the players are?
*Hang back a bit until the layup?
*Let your eyes determine your spot on the floor?

I'll take a stab . . . . . .

A. Sprint, yes. But don't let that keep you from using your head as a periscope looking back at the play. You need to see the play as it's transitioning down court. No sense sprinting to the endline only to miss a necessary call before the dribbler gets that far.
B. If you get beat, that's ok. "Loop back" when the play passes you, prioritizing getting a good angle on the play that develops in front of you.
C. ???

Especially tricky, as I found again last week, when a shot goes up from across the court from you near the three point arc. Neither you, from across the court transitioning, nor your partner, still transitioning and likely yet in the backcourt, have a good look at this one. Good luck seeing if it's a two or a three, cuz this is a difficult one to get. That's apparently why they pay you and me the big bucks.

Sound solid?

[RobbyinTN]

Depends on how quick they are

I usually sprint down and get at the end line, keeping my head turned so I can see the players or if they get past me, I stay behind them. Since most often a quick steal will result in a lay up try, I want to ensure I don't miss a foul if it were to occur.

[Welpe]

My rookie class was trained a bit differently. We were taught in this situation to get down around the free throw line extended, get set and referee the initial fast break. If the shot was missed or not taken, then we were to work down to the end line.

Our trainer said that by doing this we had a better look while stationary than trying to beat the players down the court and take the whole play in.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Welpe

Our trainer said that by doing this we had a better look while stationary.

Agree. Avoid bouncing eyeballs syndrome.