After spending some time watching the Rutherford and Munroe games again last night, I think it's time we introdce a new word into our vocabulary. PREP. No, not the kind of person you're thinking about, but instead P.R.E.P. stands for Prime REceiving Position -- a place you should NEVER be unless you are wide open for a pass.
One of the biggest faults of players that often results in turnovers for teammates is standing in prime receiving position, ten to fifteen from the ball, but not moving and too closely guarded to throw a pass to.
Just one player standing close to the ball but not free forces the the player with the ball to go the other way and limits her options. Anytime two players stand in prime receiving position but are not open, a turnover is very likely to result -- either from a risky pass, a double team, a five-second call, or any other number of risky possibilities.
It may look like the dribbler's fault, but it is actually the fault of her teammates who clogged the area around her and prevented her from doing something good with the ball.
If the passer has to wonder whether or not you are open...YOU ARE NOT OPEN. LEAVE. GET OUT OF THE WAY FAST. Let your teammate throw to a man that is running to the ball.
PREP means being in the right area when the ball needs a quick outlet.
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