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Old Wed Dec 17, 2014, 09:19am
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Originally Posted by BillyMac View Post
The count continues even if defenders switch.
True in NFHS. Not true in NCAA, where the defender must be the same opponent (9-15-3 in both NCAA rulebooks).

By understanding this distinction, you'll be able to politely defend your call when you get the "They switched out!" argument from the high school coach. Chances are good that the coach is unaware of the rules difference.
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