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Originally Posted by DaQuickster
Question: What does it mean when it states "Up to three separate five-second counts may occur on the same ball handler, holding, dribbling, and holding."?
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A1 may hold the ball almost to the end of the 5 second "closely guarded" count. Just before his 5 seconds expire, A1 starts his dribble and a new 5 second count begins..if he remains closely guarded. Just before that 5 second count expires, A1 may pick up his dribble and hold the ball for another 5 second count. That's 3 five second counts in 15 seconds. Before the 3rd five second count expires, A1 must shoot, pass or request time out to avoid a violation.