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Old Thu Feb 16, 2012, 10:58am
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Originally Posted by bainsey View Post
As I see it, if A-1 puts the ball on the wrong backboard, that's one dribble. The ball does not go in, and A-1 catches the ball, and "tries" again. The instant that ball hits the backboard again -- regardless of whether it hit the rim the first time -- we have a double dribble, correct?
When does a dribble become illegal? That should answer your question.

Would you call an illegal dribble if a player holding a ball dribbles once, catches the ball, throws the ball to the floor and then doesn't touch it again?

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Originally Posted by WreckRef View Post
I left out that parts that were irrelevant to my question to save time/space. Sorry if it added to any confusion.
The confusing part was that you quoted one play but then a different ruling, which made the whole statement incorrect on its face.
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