FIBA - Article - 26.1.2
FIBA - Article - 26.1.2
Heading: 3 Seconds Sub Heading: Rule
"Allowances must be made for a player who:
Attempts to leave the restricted area.
Is in the restricted area when that player or the team-mate is in the act of shooting and the ball is leaving or has just left the player's hand(s) on the shot for a goal.
Dribbles in the restricted area to shoot for a goal after having been there for less than 3 consecutive seconds."
RCA Explanation
RCA Explanation
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