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Originally posted by BktBallRef
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Originally posted by Brian Watson
Here is a phiosophical question asked of me last night...
Is it possible for A1 to be called for a 5 second closely guarded situation while in the lane for all 5 seconds?
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...technically, there's no reason why you couldn't. Given that a player in the lane may be given an allowance for moving for a goal, it is possible to have a 5 second count.
But I ain't callin' it! 
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So a kid can just pump fake til the shot clock runs out?
If a kid has the ball close to 3 secs then decides to "dribble in or move to try for goal" sure I give him the benefit of the rule but once his initial move or try is not successful and he starts another move, pump fake, or whatever...he has violated.
"Jimmy, since BktBallRef is doing the game tonight, when you get the ball in the key, just keep pump faking or pivoting until you get a good try for goal. He won't blow his whistle". (this touch of sarcasm is for the "rookie official" comment...not appreciated
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