2024 2025 IAABO Manual June20_2024

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Rotation Mechanics

Ball Keys Rotation

Ball keys rotation. As the ball moves toward the basketline, the Lead shall mirror the ball and move to close down to the B position. The Center and Trail are on notice a rotation could be imminent. The Lead may implement a rotation when ball crosses basketline. Rotation and A, B, C Coverage

To improve coverage, the Lead shall apply the A (wide), B (close down), C (go ballside) principle. As the Lead closes down (B), the Trail shall consider closing down. When the Lead implements a rotation by moving to ballside (C), the Trail shall move to the Center . The Center shall move to the Trail when appropriate.