Originally posted by Camron Rust
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Step vs. Jump. They're not the same. In the layup, the action between the two points of contact is generally a lateral move.
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A step would also be a stride, in which the player could have both feet off the floor simultaneously when the player is running.
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A1 catches ball on one foot. A1 jumps off of that foot to shoot. B1 is in position to block the shot. A1 decides not to shoot and hangs onto the ball then lands on the other foot. Traveling? I think so.
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I also think this is a travel because a shot attempt was started, then not released before the player landed.
You pose a good point by saying a step is a lateral movement.
This would describe a running layup on a fast break:
A1 has the ball, passes to A2 who catches the ball mid-air, in-stride. A2 lands on left foot, strides, lands on right foot, jumps for layup. I do not believe this is a travel.
Anybody disagree?