The three second count is suspended if a player in the lane receives the ball and goes directly towards the basket in preparation for a shot. It is not suspended if the player receives the ball and jockeys back and forth from side to side with his back to the basket, moves sideways in a manner not directly towards the basket, fakes a pass, etc.
The HS rule says:
A player shall not remain for three seconds in that part of his/her free-throw lane between the end line and the farther edge of the free-throw line while the ball is in control of his/her team in his/her frontcourt. Allowance shall be made for a player who, having been in the restricted area for less than three seconds, dribbles in or moves to try for goal. The count shall not begin or it shall be terminated during an interrupted dribble.
The NBA also has a "Barkley" rule against yozzeling (dribbling side to side for a long period of time with your back to the basket close to the lane.
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