RULE 9 - SECTION 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.

PENALTY: (Section 10) The ball is dead when the violation occurs and is awarded to the opponents for a throw-in from the designated out-of bounds spot nearest the violation.

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