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Originally posted by paulsimko
coaching standpoint...i play and this morning they (no refs) called a walk on me when i never had possession...and, since I walk ALMOST every time i possess the ball, it was hard to argue confidently
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paulsimko,
Like Just another Ref stated, this call can be misinterpreted by too many officials.
You cannot travel if you are not in control of the ball.
Rule 4-12-1 : "A player is in control of the ball when he/she is holding or dribbling a live ball inbounds."
Case 4.43 SITUATION A : A1 attempts to catch the ball while running rapidly. A1 muffs the ball, but succeeds in securing it before it strikes the floor. A1 then begins a dribble, taking several steps between the time the ball was first touched until it was caught.
Ruling: There has been no violation provided A1, after catching the ball, released the ball to start the dribble before the pivot foot was lifted from the floor.