You just never know

[Rufus]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

It seems to me that if there's pressure, you'd want to be farther away to have a wider angle look. So, wouldn't you bounce with pressure and hand if no pressure?

I can think of a couple of reasons why I wouldn't bounce it to them with pressure being applied:

• Player throwing in has to remove their eyes from the court to get pass (possible disadvantage to them/their team)
• Bad bounce to the player throwing in could create a confusing situation to all where you have to retrieve the pass and start over
• Player guarding the inbound may try and swipe at pass (not a high probability but why introduce it?)
• I can hand it off and take 3 or 4 steps back to get a good angle while starting my count (well, on most days I can as long as they don't "castle" or something... )

Not the best reasons, perhaps, but that's what comes to mind.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Rufus

Be ready for the "castle" move.

Great way to describe this play. Did you come up with it?

[Rufus]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Great way to describe this play. Did you come up with it?

Wish I could but also can't say for certain where I heard it.

Thanks for the replies. In terms of handing vs. bouncing the ball I had a mentor tell me once to hand unless there is no pressure. Less thing to worry about (bad bounce, bounce dropped by player, etc.). Made sense to me so that's how I handle.