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Originally Posted by canuckrefguy
Smart a$$  We use FIBA, so no lame bailouts by calling time out.
Let's change the scenario a tiny bit.
Your guy does the same thing, but instead of "dropping" the ball and re-gaining possession, he forces the ball down, aka starts a dribble.
Violation? Yup - for moving pivot foot before dribbling.
The two plays are the same. |
From FIBA official rules 2008:
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24.1.1 A dribble starts when a player, having gained control of a live ball on the playing court, throws, taps, rolls, dribbles it on the floor or deliberately throws it against the backboard and touches it again before it touches another player.
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The OP's case is not a violation until the offensive player touches again the ball (FIBA rules). The start of the dribble is when the ball leaves the player's hands, but a travel or an illegal dribble cannot be called until the player touches again the ball.
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