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this was posted on hoopsref.com website by nba official Joe Forte.
May i comment on a particular play which involves the player who has the ball trapped by the defender. I believe this is Crews play.if an offensive player has his attempt stopped by the hand and or body of the defender it shall be a jumpball.think of the play in these terms.the offensive player makes a move to the basket in an attempt to shoot the ball.If the defender puts his hand on the ball or body without the ball being dislodged from the offensive player this act would be deemed to be a jumpball.Because the defender stopped the action of the offensive player why would it ever be a travel.How can you penalize the offensive player if the defender stopped his movement.?? Allow me to explain : if the offensive player goes up for a shot and the defender places his hand on the ball with the offensive player returning to the floor this is a jumpball.The defender does not have to return to the floor with the offensive player.Just touching the ball and releasing is good enough for the jumpball rule. Now if the offensive player goes up for a shot and the defender knocks the ball away meaning dislodges from the offensive player the offensive player can return to the floor and do whatever he wishes to do. Why because the ball was dislodged. Good to speaking with you guys as we say in the City.
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tony
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