Traveling and falling down

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by A Pennsylvania Coach

... a player falling down while holding the ball lets go of the ball to free up hands to brace the fall, then gets the ball back when on the floor.

At which point he may not attempt to get up, stand, rollover; or put the ball on the floor, rise, and be the first to touch the ball. These are all illegal acts that result in a travel violation.

But he can pass, shoot, start a dribble (if he hasn't dribbled already), request a timeout; or if the player is flat on his back, that player may sit up. These are all legal acts, and are not violations. Play on.

Wow. Basketball officials need to know a lot of stuff.