lock down mechanic

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by billyu2

Would like info/opinions on this mechanic. As far as I know it is not a NFHS mechanic but do any of you use it? What is the rationale and what is the advantage over rotating as usual when necessary during a game that is going down to the wire?

Never was a huge fan of "locking down".
1) The reason, after all, for rotating is to get in the best position to be able to make an accurate call. Why settle for a less preferred position just because time is winding down?
2) It's something foreign to how we do things the rest of the game, and introduces a thought process that might get in the way of the most important thing, getting the call right.
3) Official opposite table has the clock anyway, so, as stated above, what real difference is there whether he is C or T.
I respect other opinions, and I even do the lock-down when the other two officials are for it. I'm just not a big fan of it.
Your actual mileage may vary.

[Raymond]

For a last second shot I'll discuss with my crew the Lead getting wherever he needs to be to referee the play while the T and C pretty much hold their general positioning. IOW, the Lead comes over but doesn't mean the T or C need to move.