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What is a 5 Second Violation in Basketball? (Explained)

A 5 second violation call, whichever one it is, can be an absolute momentum-killer for an offense. Not only does it result in a turnover by your team and you lose out on a chance to score, it injects the defense with more life and energy that can help them make a run. So make sure your players know the different kinds of 5 second violations and how they can stay away from getting called for them.