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Originally posted by daves
I would start the 5 second count in a varsity game and whistle the violation when it occurs. In the lower level games blow the whistle and reset. I know this sounds like a double standard but I believe in officiating to the level of the players.
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daves, the problem with that is that a lot can happen in 5 seconds.
Let's say there's 8 seconds left in a tie game.
A1 grabs the ball. You're counting "1!"
A1 throws a long pass to A2. "2!"
A2 shoots a 3! "3!"
Shot is good! "4!"
B1 has the ball for a throw-in. You reach "5."
Now you have a helluva a situation to straighten out. You're going to take away the 3 that would probably win the game for A and give the ball to B, under their basket with 3 seconds remaining.
Of the 3 possibilities, this would be my least favorite. With the warning, there's no turnover and there's no chance of having to correct a huge mess as with the 5 second count.
Fortunately, I've been told how to handle it and don't have to worry about this play.
