22 often misunderstood rules... agree or disagree

[JRutledge]

Originally posted by just another ref
1. There is no 3-second count between the release of a shot and the control of a rebound, at which time a new count starts.

The release does not end a three second count, it ends technically on a try for goal (if you decide to start it at all )

Is the release not the start of the try?

9.7.1 A player shall not remain for three seconds in the
lane.....while the ball is in control of
his/her team.......

4.12.3a Team control continues until the ball is
in flight during a try or tap for goal. [/B][/QUOTE]

Well look at 9-7-3:

Allowances shall be made for a player who, having been in the restricted area for less than 3 seconds, dribbles in or moves immediately to try for goal.

It is not about when Team Control ends, it is about what is proper to call 3 seconds. If the rules says give them allowances for a try for goal, that does not include the release of the ball. And 4-40 also states what a try for goal actually is. It is not just about the release.

Peace