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Old Mon Feb 14, 2011, 05:10pm
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Originally Posted by Remington View Post
Is this a quote from a rule/case book? If so, can you tell me where. I am familiar with the wording of 10.6.2 but was wondering if you got this from an official publication (so I could copy it!!!)
"Hand is part of the ball" is true at all levels of play in America

NFHS

4-24 Hands and Arms, Legal and Illegal Use
Art 2... It is legal use of hands to reach to block or slap the ball controlled by a dribbler or a player throwing for goal or a player holding it and accidentally hitting the hand of the opponent when it is in contact with the ball

NCAA
4-36 Hands and Arms, Use of
Art. 2. It shall be legal for a defender to accidentally hit the hand of a ballhandler when reaching to block or slap the ball when there is player control with that player’s hand in contact with the ball and when that player is:
a. A dribbler;
b. Attempting a try for field goal; or
c. Holding the ball.

NBA
Rule 12, Section B. Personal Fouls
Section I,
e. Contact which occurs on the hand of the offensive player, while that hand is in contact with the ball, is legal
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