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Originally Posted by BadNewsRef
1) "hit"
2) actually, while continuously closely guarded, a player can hold for 4 seconds, dribble for 4 seconds, then hold for 4 more seconds
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1) I've never heard "hit" used, though it comes across to me better than "hack".
2) Or more precisely, hold or dribble for anything less than a full 5 count (i.e. 4.9 seconds). That's the scientist in me. The reality is that in these situations most of us start the count too late, and end too quickly. Take a look at how far 6ft really is, and see if that's when you see officials (or yourself) start the closely guarded count. We could count most all game going "by the book".