3 seconds

26.1.1

A player shall not remain in the opponents' restricted area for more than 3 consecutive seconds while the team is in control of a live ball in the frontcourt and the game clock is running.

26.1.2

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.

26.1.3

To be established outside the restricted area, both feet of the player must be placed on the court outside the restricted area.