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Originally Posted by spret93
Was this ever not a rule? (Like, in the past 15 years)? I was always taught to use my off-hand to protect while dribbling...
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It's been in the book for more than 15 years.
I think the emphasis should be on the word "use" in the rule -- which implies (to me) some sort of movement / action. It's not just "placing" the hand in a position which inhibits the defense.