missed backcourt

[JRutledge]

I am pretty sure that is not what he is talking about.

And you can only save someone that wants to be saved.

Peace

[Sharpshooternes]

Originally Posted by rsl

Two man girls JV. I am Trail in the backcourt.

Team B is pressing. I have a 10 second count on A1, who is double teamed and trapped on the table side sideline. A1 jumps and throws a desperation pass to A2, who jumps between two defenders, catches the ball in the air and lands in the backcourt near the sideline opposite table. I didn't see A2 jump- I only see her land, but from her position I can presume she jumped from the front court.

question 1: Do I call the backcourt based on a presumed start to her jump?

My partner saw A2 jump and knows she jumped from frontcourt, but it is my call as trail.

Question 2: If you are the partner, do you make the call for me?

Question 3:As a trail covering a press in two man, how do I cover that much area of the court and see this play?

#1 Had a play a day or two ago, press situation and I was trail, pretty sure the girl traveled but I couldn't see because a defender got between me and the ball handler right when she picked up her dribble. Pretty sure she dragged her feet. The crowd let me know and my partner let me know after the fact and the coach let me know about it too. I just told him I couldn't see because his defender got between me and the ball handler. he was ok with that explanation. But I agree with every one else on not calling something you think yo see. I also did that once 2 weeks ago, thought I saw a travel then realized when the defender moved I had the wrong foot as the pivot. Nothing illegal. Went with IW to correct my mistake.

#3 Our officials pregame press action and we say to divide the court long way as coverage area. Lead should be staying up as far as he last person and maybe cheat even a little more to help on far side coverage. It works pretty well.