[rainmaker]

Originally posted by Hawks Coach
To summarize the rule for ellewis:
Ball must be inbounds, controlled by a member of the offensive team in the front court (control being defined as a catch or the start of a dribble). Mere release of the inbounds pass doesn't start the count, touching of the ball without control doesn't start the count, and controlling the ball in he back court doesn't start the count.

If you really like the folks that yell for three seconds, try this one. A1 in lane, A2 inbounding, A2 releases ball at 4.9 seconds of 5 second count on a high lob beyond the top of the key, 1 second later A3 catches just inside the front court, 2.5 seconds later A3 passes to A1 (still in the lane), A1 takes 1.5 seconds to complete a move down the lane for a lay-up. It's all good, and A1 is in lane continuously for about 10 seconds.

I forgot to add, A is the visiting team and the home crowd is ecstatic over the no-call on the 3 seconds and eagerly relays its heartfelt thanks

The voice of wise experience! This is one coach that you can always listen to, ellewisjr!