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Originally Posted by Splute
Question on traveling.... I found this article on the Net regarding the 12 most confusing basketball rules http://www.betterbasketball.com/basketball-rules/
Can an offensive player travel when he is not in control of the ball?
If an offensive player attempts to catch a pass and bobbles or fumbles the ball, that player is not in control of the ball. There cannot be a traveling call when the offensive player doesn’t have the ball under control. Basketball rules states that once an offensive player has control of the ball and establishes a pivot foot, then a traveling violation should be called when appropriate.
If this is so, then how many steps do you allow a player to take while "not in possesion" or "under control"? Obviously you wouldnt let him fumble the ball down half the court. I know this sounds like a stupid question, but I like to remove all doubt from my mind on what is allowed by rule.
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You're confusing what looks ugly and gets a reaction with what is and isn't legal.
You cannot travel unless you have control of the ball, period. As long you judge the player does not have contol he cannot travel. it's up to you to decide when the player has control.