3-whistle coverage in transition

[Mark Dexter]

Originally posted by ChuckElias
I've just always thought that if the play starts with the C, the C takes it all the way. So I wanted to get other opinions.

True, but in your situation, it sounds like the C didn't have it, so the L needs to take the call. I know when I'm at C, I'll often stay back on a fast break to clean up players, or I'll simply get beat because I was a bit too close to the other endline.