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Originally posted by Dan_ref
It is not illegal to TRY to get up. Trying and succeeding are 2 different things.
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I think it is illegal to TRY to get up. Rule 4-43-5b: 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.
Also, Rule 9-9-2 (exception 2 & Note) states the defensive player be allowed to make a "normal" landing without fear of a backcourt violation. If you allow that a slide is a "normal" landing, I might be hesitant to punish the defender who was obviously hustling by whistling her for a questionable BC. (I'm assuming that the defender gained possession
very near the center line.
IMO, the correct violation was the travel, given the description of the play.
(oops! looks like Z-man beat me to the post...)