Transition Flashcards
In transition from lead to trail, where must the new trail be positioned?
Behind the on ball defender, but do NOT overrun the ball.
Who is exclusively responsible for the ball until it reaches front-court?
The new trail.
What is the slot responsible for in transition?
The rear two thirds of the players, backcourt violations and 8-second violations.
Where must the slot be positioned if there is pressure in the backcourt?
They must hold their position at mid-court.
During a normal transition, where must the slot be positioned?
They must be positioned at the FT line extended with their back parallel to the sideline.
When is the slot responsible for on-ball coverage?
When the ball crosses the midcourt line and the ball is at the FT lane line extended nearest their position.
What must the trail to lead official do when transitioning?
They must move quickly to the other baseline, look back over shoulder and observe the status of the game clock/shot clock and the ball.
Where must the lead be positioned if the ball is coming up the floor on the trail side?
They must be half the distance between sideline and lane line.
Where must the lead be positioned if the ball is coming up the middle floor or on the slot side ?
the lead should start in a closed down position opposite the slot.
When can the lead rotate?
When the trail is in the front-court.
T/F - The trail should maintain a position that is squared up or parallel to the free throw line.
FALSE, 45 degree angle so they can retreat during transition play.
If there is defensive pressure in the backcourt, where must the lead stop to assist?
At the tip of the circle in the frontcourt.
