[just another ref]

Originally posted by Smitty

Based on the held ball rule where both players need to have a grip on the ball such that neither could pull the ball away without a wrestling match. And the rule that's been stated a couple of times already in other threads where getting a hand on the ball to prevent a shot or pass by an airborne player results in a held ball. There's no rule that covers having only a hand on the ball to prevent a pass or shot from a non-airborne player.

So your interpretation is that if the player originally in control of the ball is not airborne you cannot have a held ball unless both players involved have both hands on the ball? I disagree. Picture this: A1 holds the ball out front in both hands. B1 hooks one hand firmly behind the ball and pulls. A1 holds on firmly but B1 is stronger and A1 is dragged forward several steps. You call this a travel? I call it a held ball.