5 Second Violation??

Grail · #1 (**permalink**) Fri Dec 19, 2008, 10:13am

There once was a rule that forced one team to create the action. I don't remember it completely, but I believe the team behind in the score had to force the action.

BillyMac · #2 (**permalink**) Fri Dec 19, 2008, 06:30pm

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Originally Posted by Grail

There once was a rule that forced one team to create the action. I don't remember it completely, but I believe the team behind in the score had to force the action.

Correct, back in the early eighties.

BillyMac · #3 (**permalink**) Fri Dec 19, 2008, 06:32pm

The closely guarded rule is in effect in frontcourt only, when a defender is within six feet of the ball handler. Up to three separate five-second counts may occur on the same ball handler, holding, dribbling, and holding. The count continues even if defenders switch. The five-second count ends when a dribbler gets his or her head and shoulders ahead of the defender.

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