When to stop closely guarded count?

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Originally Posted by Y2Koach

Regarding closely guarded...

the distance from the freethrow line to the top of the key is 4'9", correct?

The radius of the free throw semi-circle is 6 feet 1-6

Originally Posted by Y2Koach

Regarding closely guarded...

and closely guarded count starts when the front foot of the ball handler and the front foot of the defender are within 6', correct?

correct per 4-10

Originally Posted by Y2Koach

I was just wondering if why in my head there seemed to be a discrepancy with the freethrow circle. the freethrow line is 15', top of the key is 19' 9", are they measured from different points (baseline versus basket, or vice versa)?

The free throw line is measured from the plane of the face of the backboard 1-6

The three point line is measured from the center of the basket 1-4-1

Originally Posted by Y2Koach

Also, I remember reading in this years rules/case book something about the front foot of each player being within 6', I will try to find the reference when i get to my book when I get home tonight. If someone else can help, I would appreciate it.

The count begins when the player in control of the ball is continously guarded by a player who is within six-feet...the measurement is from front/forward foot/feet of the defender to front/forward foot/feet of the ball handler...4-10