Proper mechanic?

[JRutledge]

This is really something that should be pre-gamed. Some people feel this should be the U2/U1 and some feel it is the R. I think the U1/2 should take this personally or I have not problem with it. But this would only be the case if the U1/U2 had the ball come deep in their area and probably with some pressure. Otherwise the R can take it. I do not think there is a right or wrong to do this.

Peace

[Sharpshooternes]

Shouldn't the R transition to lead on the same side as the U1 in the backcourt and then the U2moves toward mid court to become C? That seems like the least amount of movement with the greatest amount of coverage.

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by Sharpshooternes

Shouldn't the R transition to lead on the same side as the U1 in the backcourt and then the U2moves toward mid court to become C? That seems like the least amount of movement with the greatest amount of coverage.

I think this method is horrible.

The R is in the middle of the court. He can move to C quickest. U2 would move to L with nobody around.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Sharpshooternes

Shouldn't the R transition to lead on the same side as the U1 in the backcourt and then the U2moves toward mid court to become C? That seems like the least amount of movement with the greatest amount of coverage.

Aaaahhhh NO!!!

You want the R to go to lead as they bob and weave to get to the end line hoping that they will not run into anyone or get involved in the play. That is by far not the least amount of movement considering that you would have to get to that point on the court. You would either interfere with the play or get hurt trying to run to a spot through players. The R has to kind of wait for things to clear around them, how in the world would they get there?

Peace

[Sharpshooternes]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Aaaahhhh NO!!!

You want the R to go to lead as they bob and weave to get to the end line hoping that they will not run into anyone or get involved in the play. That is by far not the least amount of movement considering that you would have to get to that point on the court. You would either interfere with the play or get hurt trying to run to a spot through players. The R has to kind of wait for things to clear around them, how in the world would they get there?

Peace

Just seems like it would be a problem for the R either way but the U2 would have the easiest shot to get back to the backcourt already being on the sideline and then the R can move to lead as the players spread out.
That way both R and C aren't moving through players and it seems like there could be a whole lot of players in the backcourt with the R still in the center circle and the U2 taking themselves out of the play by swinging down through the key/endline out of everyones way.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Sharpshooternes

Just seems like it would be a problem for the R either way but the U2 would have the easiest shot to get back to the backcourt already being on the sideline and then the R can move to lead as the players spread out.
That way both R and C aren't moving through players and it seems like there could be a whole lot of players in the backcourt with the R still in the center circle and the U2 taking themselves out of the play by swinging down through the key/endline out of everyones way.

First of all it is acceptable for U1/U2 if the ball comes in front of them to officiate and even count if necessary once possession takes place in the backcourt. But the R would be the last person you would want to go to the Lead as they have too many players around them first of all and it would be hard for them to get to that position with so many potentially around them. Why would you want the R to go from half court to the end line and the opposite umpire to not go only 20 feet at most to the end line where they can adjust and go across the court? I do not know about you, but usually the circle is surrounded with players and there are not usually many players going to the back court in most cases. I do not see that as much of a problem and certainly see more problems doing what you suggest.

Peace