Transitional Fast Break Coverage

[HokiePaul]

Originally Posted by bainsey

In pre-game, I tell my partner that the T may want to rule on any contact on a fast break, as the L can sometimes get caught in an awkward angle. He agreed.

Personally I don't like this as a pregame statement. While having a bad angle is always a possibility (especially in 2 man), I actually think the opposite is more likely (i.e. T is stuck in the backcourt on a fast break play and needs help from the L in transition). I prefer to just make a generic statement to try and be in position to help each other out in transition.

If I'm beat down the court (in 2 man) as the new lead, I'm assuming that my partner is even more beat down the court than I am and that I have the play the whole way. I will work to find the best angle, even if it takes me a bit out of a normal position. 3-man is different ... I'd continue to the end line as I would assume the C should be in position to help.