Three-second rule

Three-Second Rule The rule that an offensive player can spend no more than three consecutive seconds within the free throw lane. Having any part of either foot on or inside the line is considered being in the lane. Three-Second Violation ...

Three-Second Rule - No offensive player can be in the free-throw lane for longer than 3 seconds at a time. Throw-in - Inbounding the ball.

Section VII-Three-Second Rule a. A player shall not remain for more than 3 seconds in that part of his free throw lane between the endline and extended 4' (imaginary) off the court and the farther edge of the free throw line while the ball is in ...

Section VIII-Defensive Three-Second Rule a. The count starts when the offensive team is in control of the ball in the front-court. b.

Right and left-handed hooks: A close-in back-to-the-basket hook shot is almost impossible to block. Because of the three-second rule, however, speed in getting the shot away is essential.

See also: Free throw, Ball, Basket, Pivot foot, Center