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Originally Posted by eg-italy
We don't always visibly count. The correct FIBA mechanics for the 8 seconds in the backcourt is to count mentally the first three and to visibly count only the last five. A mental count by the official is as good as a visible count.
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had not heard this before, please reference.
What i do have is this: From Fiba refs manual 7.1-7:
7. For observing closely guarded player, throw-in and free-throw execution, and eight seconds the official responsible for the play shall use the visible count (Official’s signal no. 14).