Where would you stand?

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by Eastshire

Aren't you going to end up with L only being able to see the thrower-in and T trying to cover the other 9?

Originally Posted by Tio

IMO - I always try to keep all 10 players and my 2 partners (1 in this case) in my field of vision. If you stand on the inside, you are unable to help on any of the other 8 players other than the thrower-in and the immediate defender.

I fail to see why anyone thinks they need to watch the thrower. All he/she can do that you need to know about is step inbounds or leave the spot....both things that rarely happen that you can sense and then look for to confirm when they do happen.

Originally Posted by Tio

In a 2 man game, with the trail official covering 8 players, this is a recipe for disaster. Second.... I have no idea how you can believeably cover your sideline on the chance there is an OOB immediately on the throw-in. If you stand on the outside, you are far from the basket but you have a good look and can help the crew.

Disagree. I'm no farther from the sideline than most plays when the ball is already inbounds. Why would the fact that it is a throw in make it harder for me to take 2-3 steps to get out to the sideline. Remember, we're talking a throwin at the 3-point line or wider, not close to the paint. I'd rather be in a position a few steps from the ideal sideline coverage position than a lot of steps from the ideal post coverage position.