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Originally posted by Dan_ref
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Originally posted by ShoeBall
I distinctly remember reading in some official basketball rules (forget which) about 3 years ago about a "2-and-a-half" beat for layups.
But can anybody please confirm that there used to be such a term?
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I believe the 2 1/2 step thing is related to the pro rules.
Not to be found in ncaa or fed rules.
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Under NBA rules , players averaging under 10 points per game are allowed 2 1/2 steps at all times. Those players averaging between 10 and 20 points per game are allowed 3 1/2 steps at all times. Players averaging more than 20 points per game can leap small buildings in a single bound, and thus are not limited to any set number of steps. They simply are NOT allowed to be called for travelling at any time. There is also a grandfather clause involved in this rule. If a player averaged between 10 and 20 ppg for 10 or more years, but later dropped under that ppg average, the player will still be allowed the full 3 1/2 steps until they retire.
The preceding information was provided by Bram Kennedy, liason to the NBA officiating staff. Hope that clears everything up.