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Originally Posted by Camron Rust
While I'm not nearly as versed in the NBA rules as others, I think this only applies if they have a foot in place when they are on the floor....essentially already having a pivot foot. They can rise as long as they maintain that foot as a pivot foot. I don't think they can get up if they are lying on their back/belly/side, only if they're kneeling.
Also, they can fall while holding the ball without traveling.
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It applies whether your foot is in place or not. You can stand up regardless of your position on the floor. Now you might be able to dribble or not depending on what happened prior to gaining possession.
Here's a play that proves it doesn't matter what your position is on the floor
Video Rule Book - Home
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Last edited by APG; Tue May 31, 2011 at 10:41pm.
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