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From 'The Intent and Purpose of the Rules'
"Therefore, it is important to know the intent and purpose of a rule so that it may be intelligently applied in each play situation. A player or team should not be permitted an advantage which is not intended by a rule. Neither should play be permitted to develop which may lead to placing a player at a disadvantage not intended by a rule."
In the absence of a clear prohibition of rolling the ball as the original play describes, and since the practical result of the play is a dribble (player moves while ball is on the floor), I'm treating it like a legal dribble. There is no unfair advantage gained by the roll, any more than a really low bounce pass or dribble.
No call from me on this. Call the obvious, and this ain't obvious.
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