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Originally Posted by Camron Rust
Apparently not.
When a player does not intended to release the ball but it comes out anyway, that is defined as a fumble. So, what is described in the OP is a fumble, by rule.
The situation you referred to above on receiving a pass is defined as a "muff".
A dribble, as you want to call it, is a deliberate action. Not accidental.
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I respectfully disagree. The player began the motion to make a pass, then changes his or her mind and the ball comes out. I am sticking with the original intent of the player that it was a pass attempt. Not my problem that the kid couldn't hold on to the ball. I'm not going to penalize good defense and reward sloppy offense.