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In case of trap situation in the frontcourt on the weak side and close to the centre line, C moves closer
to the centre line to referee the play (“go wherever you need to referee the play”). After the trap
situation is over Centre will return to the normal position at the free throw line extended, unless Lead
has rotated during the trap ((although should have rotated before the trap).

Diagram 25: Diagram 26:
When there is a trap close to the centre line on the After the trap is over C will return to initial position and
weak side of the court C needs to move closer to the working area at the free throw line extended (unless L
centre line in order to cover the play properly, but this has rotated during the trap – first option).
is not rotation (unless L is rotating).

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