TOPIC: Taking a following break ie.2nd, 3rd etc.

The lead player follows the lead. You have to be counting and not guessing whether or not the time or chord changes are correct. So the answer is that if your timing is correct and the previous lead person is behind or ahead of the rhythm, you jump in and take control of the lead according to the timing of the tune.

Thank you for clearing that up. There is our answer Tigerpaws:)