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Here are some 3 seconds tips from a recent article .

3-SecondsTips/Reminders

• Prevent if we can, enforce if we must.


• A 3 second violation can occur only when there is team control in the front court


• A 3 second violation can occur when there is no player control
  (e.g. during an interrupted dribble or passing among teammates)
  


• The 3-second count is silent and not visible


• One or two alerts (e.g. stating “lane“) may effectively prevent
  3-second violations. Additional alerts or coaching (e.g. “get out
  of the lane”) are inadvisable.


• A violation occurs only after 3 seconds.


• When a 3 second count is reached




• Find the ball. If it has left a players hand on a
  try -- no team control, no 3 seconds. If there is any doubt that the player is still touching the ball during a try, do not call a violation.


• Check for movement in the restricted area. If a player starts to
  move to try for goal -- suspend. Under FIBA, NCAA, NBA and
  WNBA (but not NFHS) rules, also suspend the count if a player starts to
  move to exit the restricted area.




• Be Patient. Be sure. A player must clearly, without a doubt touch the restricted area to violate.
  3 seconds is not more than 3 seconds.