Travel?

[Official]

I know a player can slide across the floor on their front side without traveling but can a player slide across his/her butt or back?

Originally Posted by Official

I know a player can slide across the floor on their front side without traveling but can a player slide across his/her butt or back?

Yes. NFHS 4.44.5 Situation B

[BillyMac]

A player may slide on the floor while trying to secure a loose ball until that player’s momentum stops. At that point that player cannot attempt to get up or rollover. A player securing a ball while on the floor cannot attempt to stand up unless that player starts a dribble. A player in this situation may also pass, shoot, or request a timeout. If the player is flat on his or her back, that player may sit up without violating.

[Official]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

A player may slide on the floor while trying to secure a loose ball until that player’s momentum stops. At that point that player cannot attempt to get up or rollover. A player securing a ball while on the floor cannot attempt to stand up unless that player starts a dribble. A player in this situation may also pass, shoot, or request a timeout. If the player is flat on his or her back, that player may sit up without violating.

Let me add one more wrinkle. Can a player who is sitting down - lay down -or can a player who is laying down - sit up - then lay back down?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Official

Let me add one more wrinkle. Can a player who is sitting down - lay down -or can a player who is laying down - sit up - then lay back down?

Why would they not be able to? This is why you really need to read the rule quoted and definitions in general.

Peace

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by Official

Let me add one more wrinkle. Can a player who is sitting down - lay down -or can a player who is laying down - sit up - then lay back down?

Also remember that two players who are laying on the floor next to each other are required to get a room.

Actually, I once told two players that. They both just laughed.