Closely Guarded Count With Screener

[BillyMac]

Much thanks to BayStateRef, who went to the top:

I (BayStateRef) just heard from Peter Webb, IAABO's top rules guy.

Peter says that under NFHS rules, the closely guarded count
continues. I will tell my interpreter this information. And FYI, I specifically
asked Peter about the 2005 IAABO Rules Exam question. He did not
answer.

Here is his email:

"Yes, the closely guarded situation would remain in place.

When one thinks about it from a practical view -- if the rule was
otherwise, the defender would be forced to move left or right to
address the opponent in order to closely guard. Doing so would cause
the defender to be constantly beaten.

The NFHS rule differs from the NCAA's ruling.

The rules support exists within rules 4.10; 4.23; 9.10.1; CB 9.10.1;
2004-05 POE regarding "closely guarded""