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Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee
That's not what the POE in the 2007-08 rule book says.
POE 4B-PALMING: "A definite advantage to the offensive player is gained on the hesitation 'move' to beat a defender(towards the basket or just to go by them). In many of these instances, the ball is 'coming to rest' in the dribbler's hand. A violation MUST be called by the official, as there is no way to defend against this move."
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I think it should be pointed out that the hesitation dribble is not illegal, but the ball coming to rest (palm up or down) along with a hesitation move is illegal, if I am understanding this correctly. If this is not right, please let me know.
I like the NCAA interp where they recommend that if the dribbler is not gaining an advangate, palming does not need to be called.
This new POE could cause some problems. Among the least, consistentcy problems with the officials and it gives losing coaches something else to complain about.