3 second rule

[buckrog64]

You have to have team control in order for there to be a three second call. Team control doesn't exist on a try or tap or during the rebounding. Fans and coaches tend to get excited when there is no three second call with all those players in the lane trying to grab a rebound. There is also some discretion on a three second call when a player gets the ball in the lane and may make a move towards the basket. If it's the opinion of the official that the player may make a move towards the basket, the three second count can be suspended. It's one of those judgement things we run into from time to time. If the player winds up passing the ball, then you have a three second call assuming three seconds have passed. It happens quickly, but most officials don't pull the trigger on a three second call as fast as fans and coaches want sometimes. Must be a reason for that.