• A team may not control the ball in the backcourt for more than 10 consecutive seconds.
• A new 10-second count is awarded after:
  • Defensive fouls
  • Kicking or punching the ball by the defensive team
  • Delay of game warnings by the defensive team
  • Stoppages for infection control or injury
  • The ball being deflected out of bounds by the defensive team (NFHS)
    • If the ball is deflected out of bounds in NCAA, the 10-second count does not reset
• Penalty: Loss of possession and ball awarded to the opposing team.