Using the body to control the dribble

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by so cal lurker

When I was playing back in the early 80's, I recall it being called double dribble because the leg or hip was a second touch between bounces -- for those who've been around since Naismith, was that ever the right call?

This is the other possible violation. There is a rule prohibiting a dribbler from touching the ball twice between bounces. Rare call, but illegal dribble is the violation. Is the intent of this rule to apply to the ball deflecting off the leg or body though? Seems that a double touch with the hands is what the rule is designed to prevent.