See Also: Three-Second Rule - Basketball(gambling)
Five-Second Rule - Basketball(gambling)
Ten-Second Rule - Basketball(gambling)
Alternating-Possession Rule - Basketball(gambling)
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Five-Second Rule - Basketball (gambling)


1) A rule that a closely-guarded player cannot hold the ball for more than five seconds without dribbling, passing or shooting. 2) A rule that a player has five seconds to inbound the ball on a throw-in. After five seconds, the ball is given to the other team.