closely guarded

weller · #1 (**permalink**) Wed Dec 30, 2009, 11:13am

Is the closely guarded rule different for womens college basketball? I attend many big ten games and have not observed the officials implementing the 5 second count during a dribble even though the defender is (in my opinion) maintaining the appropriate position.

NCAAREF · #2 (**permalink**) Wed Dec 30, 2009, 11:20am

Yes it is...closely guarded in NCAA women's ball only pertains to when a player is holding the ball. There is no closely guarded while dribbling.

APG · #3 (**permalink**) Wed Dec 30, 2009, 11:25am

Rule 4-13

Art. 2. (Women) A player in control anywhere on the playing court while holding (not dribbling) the ball is closely guarded when her opponent is in a guarding stance at a distance not exceeding 3 feet. This distance shall be measured from the forward foot or feet of the defender to the forward foot or feet of the opponent.

Raymond · #4 (**permalink**) Wed Dec 30, 2009, 01:37pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by NCAAREF

Yes it is...closely guarded in NCAA women's ball only pertains to when a player is holding the ball...

And it applies anywhere on the court.

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