It means you suspend the count. Don't read too much into it, figure out how the veterans interpret it and do it that way.

That said. It doesn't mean terminate it, or they would say terminate it and start over. The wording in the NCAA rule is identical, with the addition of the prohibition on passing. That prohibition is essentially redundant, but it shows the intent of the "allowance."

I don't think there's such a thing as a suspended count in any rule set of basketball. You are reading too much into it.

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These are two slightly different interpretations. Let's say the player has been in the lane for 1.5 seconds before he receives the ball. He then catches the ball, drop steps into the center of the lane using one power dribble (using another 1.5 seconds). Finally, seeing he will not be able to get a shot off, kicks the ball to the wing and steps out of the lane (this action takes another 1.4 seconds).

According to Shaqs interpretation, this would NOT be a 3-second violation since the count was only at 1.5 seconds, the count was stopped for 1.5 seconds and then picked up for another 1.4 seconds. Only 2.9 seconds in the lane hence no violation -- IF using a suspended count.

According to Bob's interpretation, the player would have been in the lane for nearly 4.5 seconds AND did not shoot the ball. Therefore, a violation would result.

I am more inclined to go with Bob's interpretation on this one -- it also seems to be more consistent with the NCAA's rule book (not that it matters at all in terms of how an NFHS ruling should be made). I will give the player a shot at making his move after he has been in there for a short while, but if he piddles around and then kicks the ball out to the perimeter, I very well may call it.

If this is what you mean....
Then I agree. "Suspend" is the wrong word, I suppose. Bob's interpretation (as interpreted by CMHCoachNRef) is how I generally call this.

Suspend / Allowance
 

If the player post up for 2 secs, drives to the basket for 1.5 secs, pass the ball and IMMEDIATELY gets out of the lane. I have no call. Therefore, it is like a suspended count.

But if they repost or slowly move out - then I'll call the violation, this is like Bob's post.

I think my point is it important what they do after they have stopped their drive to the basket, if they take time to pass or are slow to get out of the lane OR do they immediately pass and get out of the lane.

That's why there is no visible count for this violation. It allows you the option to "delay" the whistle to see the whole play and "judge" whether to make the call or not. Suspend = delayed whistle IMO

The return of...always listen to bob. ;)

I was so disturbed when he said not to listen to Bob. It's nice to have a return to normalcy.

Always listen to Bob except when he talks about listening to him.

(ugh. no panache.)