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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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There is no limit on steps.
I suspect I know what your thinking - that some creative sort will "fake mishandle" the ball and avoid having to dribble into the lane or to initiate a breakaway.
Kind of like making their way while tapping the ball around. Trust me - it will not happen. If they try it even with reasonabe success - they are in control ..... It is obvious.