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Originally posted by ysong
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Originally posted by blindzebra
The rules are consistent, but sometimes poorly written.
In the first the dribble ended because of the batted ball. That touching allows a second dribble, which is covered in the second.
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a lawyer may argue that the second touch does not allow a second dribble, because it does not cause the dribbler to lose control of the ball. I, for one, will not blame the lawyer. (BTW, he is a part-time official)
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A bat requires losing the ball.
If A1 is dribbling and B1 bats the ball away it ends A1's dribble and A1 may recover the ball with both hands and dribble again.
If A1 has dribbled and is now holding the ball and B1 bats it from A1's hands, A1 may dribble again. If B1 just touches the ball without A1 losing control a second dribble WOULD be a violation.