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About a decade ago, I remember a veteran official talking to a group of us younger officials about this subject. He described a "carry" movement used often by a player that appears to be a violation but does not create an advantage/disadvantage. This motion seems to be a natural hitch in how the ball is palmed at the top of the dribble. Many times, you will see it in younger ball handlers who allow their hand to slip under and behind the ball while dribbling with no defensive pressure especially while bring the ball down the backcourt. He suggested we younger officials allow the game to continue.
I watched carefully and those same kids who had the "hitch" at the top of the dribble also used it to their advantage when starting a drive against a defender (remember Magic Johnson?). This is a carry or double dribble. After about the third or forth time a violation is called, the coach will make the adjustment if the player can't. You have to call it.
I think mick is spot on! Get it squared away in your head and call it (or not) with confidnece.
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