Does the lane 3 second count start when the ball is given to offensive player taking the ball out of bounds or when the ball is thrown in bounds by the offensive player?

It's like deja vu all over again! :D

Asked it 4 times! This must be really important!! :D

Welcome to the board, ellewisjr! :)

Again
 

Some here get tired of answering the same question again and again....

The ball must be in-bounds for the three second count to begin. You surely wouldn't call a 3-second vioaltion while the throw-in is proceeding (making your 5-second count).

Dahhhh
 

I get it! He made the same posting several times and probalby got the same answer for each of the postings.

Sometimes I think I'm a newbie too! :p

Re: Again
 

And be in team control. And be in the frontcourt. . .

Maybe you meant "D'Oh!" http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/Gif/SimpHomer.gif

Chuck - This may be the perfect place for your classic explanation of the thought process an official's mind goes through during the three second count!

He He!!!!
 

There is a 3 seconds call?

Peace

He! He!
 

Chuck has a thought process? :D

Piece
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Sorry, Andy, I can't find it without the search function. I tried google and couldn't find it either.

Re: He! He!
 

Lots of process. No thought.

To summarize the rule for ellewis:
Ball must be inbounds, controlled by a member of the offensive team in the front court (control being defined as a catch or the start of a dribble). Mere release of the inbounds pass doesn't start the count, touching of the ball without control doesn't start the count, and controlling the ball in he back court doesn't start the count.

If you really like the folks that yell for three seconds, try this one. A1 in lane, A2 inbounding, A2 releases ball at 4.9 seconds of 5 second count on a high lob beyond the top of the key, 1 second later A3 catches just inside the front court, 2.5 seconds later A3 passes to A1 (still in the lane), A1 takes 1.5 seconds to complete a move down the lane for a lay-up. It's all good, and A1 is in lane continuously for about 10 seconds.

I forgot to add, A is the visiting team and the home crowd is ecstatic over the no-call on the 3 seconds and eagerly relays its heartfelt thanks :)

The voice of wise experience! This is one coach that you can always listen to, ellewisjr!

Just a nit, Coach, but you don't need player control in the frontcourt for the 3-second count to begin. You only need team control. You need player control at some point, somewhere, in order to establish team control. But if the ball is controlled by A1 in A's backcourt and then is fumbled or batted into A's frontcourt, the official technically should begin a 3-second count if any member of Team A is in the lane.

Thanks rainmaker
 

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