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[Jay R]

They should adopt the NBA rule and make it legal. I never understood the logic behind making this act illegal.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by Jay R

They should adopt the NBA rule and make it legal. I never understood the logic behind making this act illegal.

What would be the logic for it being legal?

[Rob1968]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

What would be the logic for it being legal?

Okay, I'll bite:

4-44-5 b. After gaining control while on the floor and touching with other than hand or foot, (A player holding the ball) may not attempt to get up or stand.

Logic: Humans, as bi-pedal beings, stand on two feet, and an equivalent phrase is "to be up." Therefore, to be on one knee and one foot is not "to stand" nor is it "being up."

4.44.5 SITUATION D: refers to "assume(ing) a standing position" and "attempts to stand."

Logic: "Attempting to stand" must refer to "attempting to come to a position on two feet, as previously stated, a human is a bi-pedal being. (See above.)

4.44.5 SITUATION B: refers to "any attempt to get to the feet" as constituting a violation.

Logic: Note the use of the plural "feet." Thus, this ruling is consistent with the logic previously stated, that is, an attempt to get to a position of "one foot on the floor and the other leg contacting the floor with a knee," does not meet the criteria of standing, or getting up, (See above.)

Not every person who gets in the pool is intending to swim to the other side.

[SD Referee]

Originally Posted by Jay R

They should adopt the NBA rule and make it legal. I never understood the logic behind making this act illegal.

Nooooooooooo! Please God no!!!!!!!

The NBA is unwatchable garbage basketball. If anything let's do whatever we can do to make the game less like the NBA!