Holding ball between legs

[bucky]

Originally Posted by RobbyTodd1953

A player is laying on the floor and has control of the ball by holding it between their legs. I know this is a violation - is either kicking the ball or traveling. Which is it and where is the reference in the rule and/or case book ?

This is a kicking violation. I had this twice last year. Found a case too but cannot recall it directly. Would have to dig. I have seen the situation also where A1, standing, places the ball between his legs, and then fakes shooting a layup. Trailing defender falls for fake and leaps to attempt a block, sailing past A1. A1 then retrieves ball, shoots, and scores. Seen it twice. In one case, I have seen L official not make any call and allow play to continue. In other case, I have seen Lead official call traveling, although unsure if he was calling the ball-hold-between-the-legs or a pivot foot move. (both feet were planted and appeared to not move however)