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Originally posted by ChuckElias
You're going to get a lot of argument about this. The rulebook says "Allowance shall be made for a player who, having been in the restricted area for less than tree seconds, dribbles in or moves to try for goal."
That doesn't sound to me like he is allowed to fake then dribble around then fake again then turn then put a shot up "eventually". It sounds to me like the count is at 2, he catches a pass, you count to three, he dribbles to the hoop for a layup. I don't think you give him 10 seconds in the lane to make his shot, whether he passes it out or not. If he doesn't move to the basket immediately after I get to 3, then it's a violation.
Chuck [/B]
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Chuck,
Where is the "allowance that shall be made" if you call the violation immediately after you get to 3?
There is no time restriction given in the book for the length of time allowed for the player to dribble in or move to try for goal. This is subjective. Is faking a move to try for goal? IMO it is.
This is why I will give the offensive player a lot of latitude in this situation.
However, I do understand your reasoning...just don't agree with it.