Thread: 3 second rule
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Old Thu Mar 11, 2010, 03:44am
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I hope this thread is still active, I have a question I hope can be answered on this subject of 3 second violation.

I understand that the 3 second call is "suspended" during a shot attempt, that is the words used every time this is brought up, "suspended" That means it potentially could be restarted where that count left off by definition of suspended.

It has always been my understanding, from other sources, that it is suspended on a shot and when that shot touches the rim, the count is reset. That said, what about when a shot goes up but misses the rim, air ball if you will. That ball then comes down into the offensive players hand that is in the paint, and I had nearly reached the 3 second count at the time of the shot? If I read the rules as saying "suspended" when do I continue the count from being suspended and when do I reset it? Could I potentially now call that offensive rebound-er with a 3 second if they do not immediately put up another shot or leave the paint?