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Originally Posted by Indianaref
So I quess it's alright for A1 to stick the ball on the hip of A2 and run down the court?
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Originally Posted by Snaqwells
Nah, as even if this slips through some loophole in the rules; I think it's safe to say it's an advantage not intended by the rules. If A1's purposefully sticking the ball on the hip of a teammate, I'd consider that control.
No offensive player in his right mind would do this with an opponent's hip on purpose; dribbling is both easier and more controlled.
Besides, it would just be easier to dribble and use A2 as a blocker.  |
Besides, in that case I'd consider the hip to be part of the leg.
Not that really takes away from your point, though, as he could use the teammate's back instead.