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Originally Posted by NoFussRef
3 second count for offensive player in the lane begins once team advances the ball into front court. That count starts over every time there is a try for a goal (air-ball or not), on every time player fully exits the lane. If your count is at two and that player receives the ball most officials will suspend their count and allow player to go up for a shot or immediately dribble out.
Gotta love parents and coaches that will scream for 3 sec violation when multiple shot attempts are being made and players are in the lane attempting to rebound.
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I'm going to pick on your words here, so forgive me.
It doesn't start over when the shot goes up. It terminates, only to begin again if an offensive player gets the rebound. The difference is subtle, but important. It could easily take three seconds between the shot release and rebound control.
Also, "most officials" suspend the count because the rule says an "allowance" shall be made for a player who dribbles in or moves immediately to try for goal. Most interpret this as suspending the count. My only point is that this isn't just a local practice, it's the rule.