Here's what I visualize:
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Originally Posted by holyrune
The opposing player has his dribble alive.
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So, the dribble has started.
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He then regains his balance by touching the ball on the floor with both hands firmly grasped on the ball, without bouncing it.
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Sounds to me like the dribble ended, as he held the ball.
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I ask because he was called for a double dribble by the referee after driving to the basket.
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So, he started another dribble. Violation.
FYI, you mentioned a pivot foot during a dribble. If one is dribbling, there is no
pivot foot until the dribble has ended.