5 sec throw in

[Stan]

When does the 5 sec count end? Boys Varsity.

I'm there to watch a good ball game, no official capacity. Near end of half, something like 8 secs on clock, team A has throw in after made free throw by team B, no pressure in back court. Team A to save the clock, rolls the ball inbounds. I've seen this a gagillion times as good clock mgt to get a last shot, I've never called 5 sec. as I stop counting once the ball is released.

Young but up'n coming half of a two whistle crew calls 5 seconds.

Am I missing a new interp of 7-6-1 or is this just the coming part of up'n coming? I question myself because no coach, fan or player makes a peep.

Thanks, Stan