5 second closely guarded

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Please help a coach...we're playing in summer leagues...in preparation for fall league...which of course is in preparation for winter hs bball season. We currently don't have real refs who can answer this rules question with any confidence, but we need to understand the rule before winter ball practice begins --- would someone please describe NFHS GIRLS (New York State) 5-sec closely guarded rule, specifically: is it front court only violation (girls have no 10 second rule to bring ball to half court, although boys do)? Does rule pertain to held ball, dribbled ball or both? Can player simply dribble backwards out of arms reach to stop 5-second count? Thanks in advance.