How about an old guy brain dump on closely guarded

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Originally posted by Larks
NFHS and NCAA - Case play references if possible please.

Sitch: A1 has the ball dribbling in the BC being guarded by B1. New T has a 10 sec count.

I've noticed that sometimes the trail picks up a 5 second count as soon as A1 & B1 cross the division line. Is this because legal guarding position was established in the BC and that "status" stays with them until they are separated by 6 feet?

The is legal when A1 has establish FC status and the close guarded criteria is met.

Same topic - What is your opinion on situations where YOU pick up a closely guarded. Example: I am probably guilty of not putting a count on when B is 6 feet away but by rule, it's 6 feet. IMHO, nobody is closely guarded at 6 feet and I see my peers call it at more like 3.

IMO, you should fall within the guidelines established by the rulebook and apply them appropriately 6' is 6'.


I also notice that sometimes you can have a dribbling situation coming into your primary and you have no idea if legal guarding position was ever established. I suppose glancing at my P, if he doesnt have a count on that guarded dribble, I should NOT pick one up.

Your assessement is correct in glancing at you P if he/she does not have a count and the criteria is met for a closely-guarded situation you should pick up the count. Normally, you partner should maintain their count once he/she starts it until the situation changes (i.e stops dribble; try for goal).
Am I just thinking too much on this?

Only, you can honestly answer that question.