Thread: 5-second closely guarded rule
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Old Tue Jan 20, 2009, 06:27am
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Originally Posted by Stat-Man View Post
Isn't FIBA similiar to NCAA-W (3 ft/1 m holding the ball)?
The FIBA rule for closely guarded is actively guarding somebody within 1 metre, and anywhere on the court. The rule only applies if the opponent is holding the ball.
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