When to stop closely guarded count?

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Yes I agree that is what is stated. Is that what is intended? that the offense can walk into a closely guarded state without the defense having to move a muscle? hum... interesting.. Lets assume that 4 of the D is setup on the 3 point arc, spread equally apart around it and the 5th is in the paint. the dribbler comes into his FC and within 6' of the D at the top of the key and maintains this 6' distance but moves around the arc. The defense never moves. By rule the closely guarded count would continue as the dribbler goes by each defensive player. and the defense can be picking their nose. Is that really what we are trying to Ref here? That seems to run in conjunction with the 3-second violation.