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Originally Posted by BktBallRef
Why can't you guys get that through your head?
A dribbler jumps off one foot and lands on two feet. That's a JUMP STOP.
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From the NCAA clarification in 2004-5:
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Rule 4-42, page 76: The following definition shall be added:
A jump stop is executed when a player catches the ball while moving or dribbling with ...
1. One foot on the playing court, jumps off that foot and lands simultaneously on both feet (no pivot foot).
2. Two feet off the playing court, lands on one foot, jumps off that foot and lands simultaneously on both feet (no pivot foot).
A jump stop may also be executed when the dribbler has one foot on the playing court, initiates a jump off that foot, ends the dribble with both feet off the playing court and lands simultaneously on both feet (either foot can be established as the pivot foot).
Rationale: Adds clarity to a commonly misunderstood term.
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Actually, this is inaccurate, too, but since it's the NCAA definition, those under NCAA jurisdiciton will have to live with it.
A "jump stop" actually refers to the stop, not to the whole move as described above. The alternative method of stopping is the "stride stop", where one foot lands then the other. Both stops can be executed whether on offense or defense, with or without the ball. Since the "Pro Hop" move incorporates a "jump stop" within the move, the "Pro Hop" has become known as a "jump stop", although this terminology is confusing and ambiguous.
"It's a dessert topping AND a floor wax." -SNL.