3 second rule

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by AirSocata

I understand that the 3 second call is "suspended" during a shot attempt, that is the words used every time this is brought up, "suspended" That means it potentially could be restarted where that count left off by definition of suspended.

This is incorrect. The 3-second count is suspended on a drive to the basket, and resumed if the drive is not followed with a try (shot). If a player in the paint takes a pass, I'll count 1-2 and stop when he turns and drives to the hoop. If he stops, he has 1 more second to pass or shoot. Your rule reference is 9-7-3.

Once the ball is released on a try, the 3-second count is reset. That is, reset to zero. It does not matter what happens to the try: air balls, made baskets, and anything in between are treated the same.

It's officials' judgment whether a thrown ball is a try.