[Ref in PA]

Originally Posted by Vinski

I know that a player cannot pass the ball to themselves. For example, throw the ball over a defender and then run around the defender and catch it. But what about a bounce pass to their self. Sitch: A1 having possession of the ball who has not yet dribbled, bounce passes to A2. However, A2 did not see the bounce pass and continues to run down the court. A1 then realizing this, sprints after his pass that has now bounced 3 or 4 times and then grabs it. My instincts tell me that this was nothing more than a dribble. But, it was intended as a type of pass. Legal?

Originally Posted by todd66

As long as the player has not already dribbled, both scenarios would be legal. I have always heard the first situation as an "air dribble"

You may want to consult the case book - specifically 4-15-4 Sitch E (b).