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Old Sun Jan 29, 2012, 02:21pm
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Originally Posted by KenL.nation View Post
I have been officiating primarily youth league, with NFHS rules. With regards to the 3 second rule, I reset the count everytime there's a try and rebounding going on. I've come across more than a few officials and coaches that think if the try doesn't touch the rim, they will continue the 3 second count. I've searched the rule book and I can't find a reference to the rim on this matter.
Team control ends as soon as a try is released.
Team control (in the front court) is required for a three second violation.

Hitting the rim only matters for resetting a shot clock (which most youth leagues don't use.)
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