Closely Guarded With Screen ...

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

The correct ruling for ... NFHS ... would be that a new count starts.

NFHS citation please.

Originally Posted by Adam

I'm continuing my count in this situation.

Agree.

SECTION 9-10 CLOSELY GUARDED
ART. 1 A player shall not while closely guarded:
a. In his/her frontcourt, hold the ball for five seconds or dribble the ball for
five seconds.
b. In his/her frontcourt, control the ball for five seconds in an area enclosed
by screening teammates.
ART. 2 A closely guarded count shall not be started during an interrupted
dribble.
ART. 3 A closely guarded count shall be terminated during an interrupted
dribble.

SECTION 4-10 CLOSELY GUARDED
A closely guarded situation occurs when a player in control of the ball in his/her
team’s frontcourt, is continuously guarded by any opponent who is within six feet
of the player who is holding or dribbling the ball. The distance shall be measured
from the forward foot/feet of the defender to the forward foot/feet of the ball
handler. A closely guarded count shall be terminated when the offensive player in
control of the ball gets his/her head and shoulders past the defensive player.