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Originally Posted by ca_rumperee
I used the term 'batting' because the definition of dribble uses it:
4.15.1 A dribble is ball movement caused by a player in control who bats (intentionally strikes the ball with the hands(s)) or pushed the ball to the floor once or several times.
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You quote the rule and ignore it as the same time.
A dribble is ball movement caused by a player in control...
A defender is
NOT in control of the ball, so when he bats it, it is not a dribble.