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Diagram 2:
Trail, Lead, Centre, Strong side, Weak side, Ball side,
Help side, Table side and Opposite side.
The whole idea of 3PO is based on the concept that two referees (T & L) are on ball side as much as
possible. This gives them at least two different angles on ball side play situations and analyses has
demonstrated that this leads to higher decision making accuracy. To achieve this during the game the
referees need to adjust their triangle by rotating (see “2.8 Rotation”).
Diagram 3: Diagram 4:
Front court basic positions for Trail, Lead and Centre Front court basic positions for Trail, Lead and Centre
when the L is located on the table-side. when the L is located on opposite-side.
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