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Originally Posted by Snaqwells
Players are smart, and this is one rule they tend to know.
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Do they? What is the rule? Isn't that what we are debating now?
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If it's really a dribble, he'll show you by continuing the dribble. If it's a pass, he'll show you by purposefully avoiding the ball; likely boxing out his opponent at the same time to give a teammate time to get to the pass.
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In my opinion, the "passer" purposely avoiding the ball etc. is not what makes it a pass.
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Let me change the play slightly.
A1 goes airborne for a shot, realizing it's about to get eaten by a young Dikembe, he throws the ball towards and empty corner of the court. He then proceeds to follow it, where for a few seconds, he's the only player in reach of the ball. You calling the violation if he doesn't touch it?
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In this case, no. Throwing the ball toward an empty corner of the court bears no resemblance to the player simply dropping the ball to the floor.