closely guarded

[Adam]

This rule is enforced regardless of whether they are moving. If the defense is within 6 feet of the ball handler, they have 5 seconds to hold it, another 5 seconds to dribble, and another 5 seconds to hold. Once your count hits 5, blow the whistle. Had one last night early. Defense picked up the point guard right at half court. Went straight from a back court count to a closely guarded count. Blew the whistle as the dribbler calmly dribbled to the left elbow. Same dribbler gave me two easy carry calls, too.