Mechanics 2: Basic Court Coverage

Mechanics (55 minutes):

Two basic positions
1. Lead
  - On end line
  - Wide out vs close down
  - Mirroring ball
2. Trail
  - Near sideline and 28' line ('home base')
  - Work the arc
Primary Coverage Areas (PCA's)
1. INSTRUCTOR - HAVE APPRENTICES COME ONTO COURT AND USE THEM TO DIAGRAM PCS's
2. LEAD has area from far lane line up to free throw line, free throw line extended to near sideline and down to endline
3. TRAIL has everything else
4. PCA's change as officials change position on court
5. Always look for MOST COMPETITIVE MATCH-UPS
6. Discuss secondary coverage areas and expanding PCA's when necessary
7. Minimize rotations
8. Move to get angles
Lines of responsibility
1. LEAD has endline and near sideline
2. TRAIL has near sideline, mid-court/division line, everything in backcourt

OFFICIATE THE DEFENSE
KNOW YOUR PRIMARY COVERAGE AREA (PCA)
On-ball
1. Ball is always the competitive matchup if in your PCA
2. Have appropriate closely guarded count - five (5) seconds each for holding ball, dribbling ball, holding ball
3. Maintain peripheral eye contact with partner when ball is in grey area or moving in/out of PCA
4. Be fluid in your movement and move with a purpose
Off-ball
1. Realize your PCA may extend into secondary areas and beyond
2. Look for chucks, illegal screens, non-basketball plays
3. Always be aware of ball's location
4. Maintain peripheral eye contact with partner when ball is in grey area or moving in/out of PCA