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					Originally Posted by ILMalti  but this is my "mental block", and I have simplified the thought process
 1) player in air with ball, any rule broken : NO
 2) Is player passing, trying holding : OP ays none
 3) defense comes from behind
 4) Any illegal contact : NO
 5) Defense touches ball
 6) Held ball rule applies : NO
 7) offense goes to floor with held ball
 8) Rule 4.44 applies; travel whistle
 
 so no judgment in my mind.
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 Judgment is required for you to move from 5 to 6 in your little progression here.
Let me ask you this.  Why does the held ball rule not apply?
(wow, Socrates and Aristotle in one day?)