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In my experience, one of the most common situations for a 3 second violation is often just as a shot is released. A1 rebounds or catches a pass while in the lane. He kicks it out to A2, and turns to secure rebounding position in anticipation of a quick shot. A2 passes on the shot and swings the ball to A3. The defense rotates nicely and forces yet another pass.....or 2. Meanwhile, A1 is still right in the center of the lane, with his butt on B1, just like he has been taught since 4th grade. B's coach is getting louder, "3, 3, he's still in there!!" Just as A4 takes a jumper from the corner, 4.8 seconds after A1's original pass, there is a whistle. "A1, you got 3." A's
coach yells, "That's okay A1. A2, you dummy, shoot the ball!"*


This is the condensed version of this situation. The long version includes descriptions of facial expressions and the shouts of helpful fans.
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This is possibly the best explaination of a 3 second senario that I have ever heard. Thanks.