closely guarded count

[weatherok]

High School Question:

When A1 is closely guarded by B1 drives downcourt and
there is a defensive shift, A1 is now closely guarded by B2.
There never was more than a 6 foot distance between A1 and B1 or B2. Does the closely guarded 5 second count continue even through the defensive shift.

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Originally posted by weatherok
When A1 is closely guarded by B1 drives downcourt and
there is a defensive shift, A1 is now closely guarded by B2.
There never was more than a 6 foot distance between A1 and B1 or B2. Does the closely guarded 5 second count continue even through the defensive shift. [/B]

If closely guarded was continued by B1 until or past the moment that B2 picked up closely guarded, then the count should have continued.

In most officials opinion just being within 6 feet is not enough; you must maintain and adjust your guarding position and not let the player get head and shoulders past you.