Speaking of visible counts...

[Adam]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

Damn! Bet me to it!

[Back In The Saddle]

for( int seconds = 0 ; seconds < 5 ; ++seconds )
swing_arm( FOR_1_SECOND );

if( throwin != released )
signal_violation();

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by Back In The Saddle

for( int seconds = 0 ; seconds < 5 ; ++seconds )
swing_arm( FOR_1_SECOND );

if( throwin != released )
signal_violation();

 
duration == 1;
x == 0;
hand_ball_to_thrower_in();
raise_arm();
for x := 1 to 5 do begin
  swing_arm(duration);
  if (ball_released or (x = 5)) exit;
end;
if (x = 5) signal_violation();