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Old Mon Mar 19, 2007, 04:57pm
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Originally Posted by DC_Ref12
I'm having a discussion with a friend who is not an official. He claims (based on nothing in particular) that the jump stop rule came about because players in the mid-90s started using this move, which was flashy and exciting, so the NCAA adopted a rule to allow it. In other words, under the old traveling rules, the jump stop actually wouldn't be allowed.

Anyone have any insight as to the history of the jump stop rule so I can ejumacate this dude?

Thanks.
It was invented by a fella named Diebler.
(Using phrases like "so I can ejumacate this dude" will only lead to further name calling and suspicion).
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