RULE NO. 10—VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
Section VIII—Ten-Second Rule
A team shall not be in continuous control of a ball which is in its backcourt for more than 10 consecutive seconds.
EXCEPTION (1): A new 10 seconds is awarded if the defense: (1) kicks or punches the ball, (2) is assessed a technical foul, or (3) is issued a delay of game warning.
EXCEPTION (2): A new 10 seconds is awarded if play is suspended to administer Comments on the Rules—P—Infection Control.
PENALTY: Loss of ball. The ball is awarded to the opponent at the midcourt line, with the ball having to be passed into the frontcourt.
