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Originally Posted by JRutledge
You mean NCAA? That is the place I see that move the most not called. Heck it hardly gets called in HS games that I see as well.
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Originally Posted by Zoochy
Hey... if it is not being called in HS, then I am not going to be 'That Guy' and call it an illegal move.  As long as it looks like a good athletic move then it must be legal.  |
The NFHS specifically instructed officials to call this a traveling violation about five seasons ago.
NFHS BASKETBALL 2009-10 POINTS OF EMPHASIS
1. TRAVELING. The traveling rule has not changed; however, the committee is still concerned that the rule is not being properly enforced. Consequently, offensive players are gaining a tremendous advantage. Areas of specific concern are: the spin move, the step-through move, the jump stop,
perimeter shooters taking an extra “hop” prior to releasing the try and ball handlers lifting the pivot foot prior to releasing the ball on the dribble. The key to determining the legality of those moves is to first find the pivot foot. Then, if the player moves a foot or the feet in any direction in excess of prescribed limits, a traveling violation has occurred. Officials must know the rule, find the pivot foot and improve call accuracy; coaches must demand that players execute this skill properly, especially in practice; players must continue to develop this basic skill and practice performing legal moves.