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Coach Bill Mon Jan 19, 2009 11:51am

5-second closely guarded rule
 
Could someone please post the NFHS 5-second closely guarded rule?

We had a minor to-do in our boys middle school game. According to the league rules on the website, we were playing NFHS rules, but a league official at the game said that as long as the playing was dribbling - there was no 5-second count. So, the refs didn't call it. It was pretty comical at times. A few times we had one of their ball handlers closely guarded for 8-9-10 seconds. I argued the first time, but that's when the refs told me I was right, but this league doesn't go by that.

I think the league official is confused with international rules, or NCAA or is the girl's rule different with a shot-clock?

Anyway, I'd like to send them the text of the rule. So, if someone could help, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

Mark Padgett Mon Jan 19, 2009 11:55am

NF rule 9-10

Art. 1...A player shall not while closely guarded:
a. In his/her frontcourt, hold the ball for five seconds or dribble the ball for five seconds.
b. In his/her frontcourt, control the ball for five seconds in an area enclosed by screening teammates.

Art. 2...A closely guarded count shall not be started during an interrupted dribble.

Art. 3...A closely guarded count shall be terminated during an interrupted dribble.

bob jenkins Mon Jan 19, 2009 12:29pm

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Originally Posted by Coach Bill (Post 570082)
I think the league official is confused with international rules, or NCAA or is the girl's rule different with a shot-clock?


In NCAAW, there's only a closely guarded count while holding the ball anywhere on the court while a defender is within 3'.

BillyMac Mon Jan 19, 2009 07:50pm

Who You Gonna Call? Mythbusters ...
 
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.

Nevadaref Mon Jan 19, 2009 08:40pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coach Bill (Post 570082)
We had a minor to-do in our boys middle school game. According to the league rules on the website, we were playing NFHS rules, but a league official at the game said that as long as the playing was dribbling - there was no 5-second count.

The NCAA Men used that rule for ONE season. It was 1995-96, then they scrapped it.
The rule for the NCAA Women is currently that way.

Stat-Man Mon Jan 19, 2009 08:43pm

Isn't FIBA similiar to NCAA-W (3 ft/1 m holding the ball)?

bigdogrunnin Tue Jan 20, 2009 01:23am

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Originally Posted by BillyMac (Post 570267)
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.

As long as there is at least one defender within 6' of the dribbler/ball handler.

JugglingReferee Tue Jan 20, 2009 06:27am

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Originally Posted by Stat-Man (Post 570292)
Isn't FIBA similiar to NCAA-W (3 ft/1 m holding the ball)?

The FIBA rule for closely guarded is actively guarding somebody within 1 metre, and anywhere on the court. The rule only applies if the opponent is holding the ball.

Ref Ump Welsch Tue Jan 20, 2009 08:36am

Also, keep in mind the closely guarded rule (FED) does require that the defender must have legal guarding position, meaning he/she must be between the basket and the person with the ball. I can't tell you how many times I've seen an official do the count when the defender didn't have LGP that fit the definition.

Mark T. DeNucci, Sr. Tue Jan 20, 2009 08:38am

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Originally Posted by Stat-Man (Post 570292)
Isn't FIBA similiar to NCAA-W (3 ft/1 m holding the ball)?


Yes, the NCAA Women's is similar to FIBA; the FIBA rule applies to the entire court (both front and back), meaning you can have both five- and eight-second counts simultaneously.

MTD, Sr.

Ch1town Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:07am

Also, the 6' closely guarded rule is measured from the forward foot of the defender to the forward foot of the ball handler NOT a hand reaching forward.

Coach Bill Tue Jan 20, 2009 12:44pm

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Originally Posted by bob jenkins (Post 570105)
In NCAAW, there's only a closely guarded count while holding the ball anywhere on the court while a defender is within 3'.

Bob is always right! Our league is playing AAU rules. Girls' AAU goes by NCAA women's rules. Boys AAU goes by NFHS. That's where the confusion was. Everything's squared away now - we're playing NFHS rules, and thanks everyone for the help.

fullor30 Tue Jan 20, 2009 02:49pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillyMac (Post 570267)
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.

Overkill? I always thought you get to five and blow your whistle :D

CMHCoachNRef Tue Jan 20, 2009 03:06pm

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Originally Posted by Ref Ump Welsch (Post 570389)
Also, keep in mind the closely guarded rule (FED) does require that the defender must have legal guarding position, meaning he/she must be between the basket and the person with the ball. I can't tell you how many times I've seen an official do the count when the defender didn't have LGP that fit the definition.

Just curious RUW, where do you see the fact that the defender must be between the basket and the player with the ball?

According to NFHS Rules Book Rule 4-23-2:

ART. 2 . . . To obtain an initial legal guarding position:
a. The guard must have both feet touching the playing court.
b. The front of the guard's torso must be facing the opponent.


I don't see any reference to the basket, here. Is it listed somewhere else?

Adam Tue Jan 20, 2009 03:12pm

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Originally Posted by CMHCoachNRef (Post 570519)
Just curious RUW, where do you see the fact that the defender must be between the basket and the player with the ball?

According to NFHS Rules Book Rule 4-23-2:

ART. 2 . . . To obtain an initial legal guarding position:
a. The guard must have both feet touching the playing court.
b. The front of the guard's torso must be facing the opponent.


I don't see any reference to the basket, here. Is it listed somewhere else?

I'm also trying to figure out where the requirement is for LGP. I haven't found that one, either.


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