Quote:
Originally Posted by AirSocata
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.
|
This is incorrect. The 3-second count is suspended on a drive to the basket, and resumed if the drive is not followed with a try (shot). If a player in the paint takes a pass, I'll count 1-2 and stop when he turns and drives to the hoop. If he stops, he has 1 more second to pass or shoot. Your rule reference is 9-7-3.
Once the ball is released on a try, the 3-second count is reset. That is, reset to zero. It does not matter what happens to the try: air balls, made baskets, and anything in between are treated the same.
It's officials' judgment whether a thrown ball is a try.