Another Inquiry

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Any time saved by rolling the ball is lost by the A1 then having to return upright and rescan the court. Why not just run to that spot and have the ball thrown directly to you?

Perhaps defense?

The rolled or bounced ball lets the offense gauge when they need to pick up the ball based on the proximity of the defense. The long direct pass is probably not open.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

Perhaps defense?

The rolled or bounced ball lets the offense gauge when they need to pick up the ball based on the proximity of the defense. The long direct pass is probably not open.

If the defense is far enough back to roll the ball to a certain point it's far enough back to just run up the court a little ways then receive the pass. As a player whose most effective weapons were intellect and passing I've never been a fan of rolling the ball.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

If the defense is far enough back to roll the ball to a certain point it's far enough back to just run up the court a little ways then receive the pass. As a player whose most effective weapons were intellect and passing I've never been a fan of rolling the ball.

Not really....you're assuming the defense is static. The defense might just retreat keeping a modest buffer and as long as they do, the offense can let it keep rolling.