Trail Flashcards
Whent the trail is coming up the backcourt, how far can they come across the court (width wise)?
No further than the middle of the court width-wise
When the trail is coming up the court, what must he/she also be viewing?
Formation of the offense and defense - high post cuts, pick and rolls, lane line stacks, guard play, etc.
What the the goal of the trail positioning?
To have a big picture view of all players off-ball.
T/F - The official in the trail and lead positions will normally referee all play in the half-court game on the strong side.
True.
When is the trail official responsible for on-ball coverage?
When the ball is at or above the FT line extended.
T/F The trail official must referee from the outside in, assuming a position left/right of the ball whenever possible.
True.
When is the trail official allowed to move onto the court and referee from the inside out?
When the ball is too near the sideline.
What is big picture mentality?
When the trail official referees from the outside in and they are able to see their primary match-up and as many of the other eight players as possible.
When does the trail officially go to off-ball coverage?
When the ball is below the free throw line extended and the lead has accepted the ball match-up.
When the trail goes from on-ball to off-ball, what are some things that he/she should be thinking?
next competitive match-up, post plays, off-ball cutters and top-side defenders - he/she is moving to find an open look to that match-up.
T/F When the play starts in the trails primary and either goes directly or diagonally to the basket, the trail must position adjust to stay engaged with the play until it’s conclusion.
True.
The trail is responsible for the weak side secondary defender help in the post.
Yes.
What is the trails responsibility in regards to rebounding?
Perimeter rebounding while assisting with weak-side rebounding.
The trail is responsible for ALL illegal contact on pick and roll plays. T/F
True
Who is responsible for backcourt violations. What is the magic number?
Magic number = 15 and True
