ten second count

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally posted by chas
Does the team that's advancing the ball have to have control in the front court by 10 seconds or does contact suffice?

One more point about your question. Once team control is established, the team remains in control until:

• The other team gains control
• The ball becomes dead
• The ball is released on a try for goal

The team is still in control when the ball is being held, being dribbled, being passed or even loose.

Your question is more about player control than team control. Chuck spelled out the details regarding player control quite nicely.

I bring it up only because both concepts play a role in correctly calling the 10 violation.