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Originally Posted by BillyMac
SECTION 4-10 CLOSELY GUARDED
A closely guarded situation occurs when a player in control of the ball in his/her
team’s frontcourt, is continuously guarded by any opponent who is within six feet
of the player who is holding or dribbling the ball. The distance shall be measured
from the forward foot/feet of the defender to the forward foot/feet of the ball
handler. A closely guarded count shall be terminated when the offensive player in
control of the ball gets his/her head and shoulders past the defensive player.
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The part I highlighted should cover it.
Compare that to the NCAA-M rule 9-15-3. There is no similar provision in NFHS.
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Art. 3. After the start of a five-second closely guarded count, in order for a
closely guarded violation to occur, there shall be continuous guarding by the same opponent.
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