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In NCAA games what I see most often is players landing 1-2 and being given the benifit of being able to select a pivot foot as if they'd landed on 2 simuIltaneously. Often if the hop on the catch is close or the 1-2 was through contact they seem to be allowed to "switch" pivot feet - without it being called.
In high school and lower games around here I see officials getting most of the travels on the catch or on jump stops. What i almost never see called outside of games I'm working and a handful of other high level officials, is consistent application of the of taking off with the dribble and not being allowed to lift your pivot until the ball is out of contact with your hand. Lots of times so long as it looks like they are starting their dribble, players are just allowed to take off.
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Coach: Hey ref I'll make sure you can get out of here right after the game!
Me: Thanks, but why the big rush.
Coach: Oh I thought you must have a big date . . .we're not the only ones your planning on F$%&ing tonite are we!
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