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Old Tue Dec 10, 2002, 01:18pm
zebraman zebraman is offline
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Quote:
Originally posted by Dan_ref
It is not illegal to TRY to get up. Trying and succeeding are 2 different things.
To me, "trying to get up" and "attempting to get up" are the same.

Rule 4-43-Article 5B

A player holding the ball after gaining possession while on the floor and touching with other than hand or foot, may not attempt to get up or stand.

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