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Originally posted by John Choiniere on 12-21-1999 02:46 PM
Sometimes in the process of catching the ball it goes to the floor off the player's hands as he/she is getting control/possession. When is it considered a dribble and when is it not considered a dribble. I have seen various calls on this and I am usually confused.
One important factor is frequently the player may muff the pass, put does push the ball towards the floor to bounce it and gain better control. That pushing of the ball to the floor is player control, and counts as a dribble.