Thinking about all of this, Tony...
consider a lay-up. Assume I'm a right-handed player going in for a lay-up on the right side of the basket (right side, facing the basket). I end the dribble WHILE taking my step with the right foot. Since left foot is on the ground, isn't the left technically my pivot? Let's for argument's sake say "yes". I continue on the lay-up by completing my right-footed step, lift my pivot foot--my left foot--and COMPLETE a left-footed step. Now, I use my right foot to make that last thrust to the basket to attempt my lay-up. By rule, I've just traveled! But it's always passed on--and passed on by me.
Sitch #2. Player A2 is on the wing. A1 passes to A2 who steps in (or is stepping in) with his left foot. A2 steps up with his right foot and plants it on the ground as he begins to go up for a jumpshot. A2 shoots the ball. This is another travel BY RULE that always seems to get passed on--and passed on by me.
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