Rule 10-6-5

[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...

[Dad]

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...

Bad coaching has been around forever.

[bob jenkins]

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...

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.