Is it a tech if a player jumps out of bounds to avoid 3 seconds?

 

Years ago I heard the lane extends out of bounds, so it would still be a 3 second violation. Can Someone clarify this?

I myself wouldn't be happy with a referee calling 3 seconds. That means they have been watching one player for 3 seconds and we all know there is A LOT that can happen in 3 seconds.

 

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Its a rule. I wouldn't like referees to call a foul on me, but they are going to.

From a rule making standpoint why when the rule was written was it deemed fair for a defensive player, (or 2 or 3 defensive players for that matter) to camp in the lane forever while an offensive player only gets 3 seconds?

It seems to me the rule may be antiquated...whether offense or defense, if you're standing in one spot for more than 3 seconds you're probably not playing good defense or offense. Was the rule designed to keep lazy players moving? If so, I think coaches nowadays have a good idea where to put those players.

Years ago I heard the lane extends out of bounds, so it would still be a 3 second violation. Can Someone clarify this?

 

The lane does not extend out of bounds. If a player intentionally leaves the floor, it is a violation. 7-3-3

No. He doesn't get a new 3 seconds when he catches the ball. However, the wording is a little vague as it says "an allowance will be made...." There is no way they will let you have the ball in the lane for 3 or 4 seconds.

 

But when receiving the ball, if the player is clearly working to get off a shot then they are allowed in the lane.

From a rule making standpoint why when the rule was written was it deemed fair for a defensive player, (or 2 or 3 defensive players for that matter) to camp in the lane forever while an offensive player only gets 3 seconds?

It seems to me the rule may be antiquated...whether offense or defense, if you're standing in one spot for more than 3 seconds you're probably not playing good defense or offense. Was the rule designed to keep lazy players moving? If so, I think coaches nowadays have a good idea where to put those players.

 

The NBA has updated this with their defensive 3 seconds call. I really cant see college or high school every going to this though.

Is it a tech if a player jumps out of bounds to avoid 3 seconds?

 

No, it is a violation.

But when receiving the ball, if the player is clearly working to get off a shot then they are allowed in the lane.

 

Correct but he doesn't get a fresh 3 seconds if he was already in the lane and didn't leave.

Correct but he doesn't get a fresh 3 seconds if he was already in the lane and didn't leave.

 

I know, it isn't like the 5 second call where it starts over if you begin dribbling and again when you stop.

Here is one that I was considering. If a player is posting up in the lane and knows he is nearing 3 seconds but doesn't want to completely lose his positioning, could he logically jump up with both feet off the ground and then land back in the lane and have the 3 second watch start again?

Here is one that I was considering. If a player is posting up in the lane and knows he is nearing 3 seconds but doesn't want to completely lose his positioning, could he logically jump up with both feet off the ground and then land back in the lane and have the 3 second watch start again?

 

No, he is still legally in the lane.

If you are working the outside of the lane and "horse shoeing" it will hardly ever be called.... The only time I really have a problem with the 3 second call is when the outside (top) official calls it. To me it is a call for the baseline ref. There is too much going on from half court to the lane to be watching 1 guy for that long...

 

If the ball is on the baseline refs strong side below the foul line, he's watching the ball, how's he going to watch the lane as well?