Conflicting Advice.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Raymond

...(dribble comes to rest/pivot foot is lifted) it is illegal to subsequently dribble.

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

...it clearly defines that a dribble is begun by pushing the ball to the floor without any requirement that it be touched again.

4.15.4 SITUATION A also clearly states "in an attempt to continue the dribble" which makes this situation a lot easier than if it didn't state it.

A cowboy hears hoofbeats and thinks horses, not zebras.

An official sees the ball released and thinks dribble, when in fact, it may be the start of a bounce pass.

Now that we've defined the beginning of a dribble how would one define the beginning of a bounce pass?

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

4.15.4 SITUATION A also clearly states "in an attempt to continue the dribble" which makes this situation a lot easier than if it didn't state it.



A cowboy hears hoofbeats and thinks horses, not zebras.



An official sees the ball released and thinks dribble, when in fact, it may be the start of a bounce pass.

It doesn't matter. We're still talking about a restriction on when someone can subsequently dribble.

I am in the camp of waiting to see what happens next unless I can clearly tell it's a dribble, for example he pushes the ball straight down to the floor and there are no other offensive players within 20 feet. But if he pushes the ball away from himself and there are other teammates who may be able to touch the ball next, then I'm holding my whistle.

Judgment, it's why we get paid the big bucks.

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[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Raymond

I am in the camp of waiting to see what happens next unless I can clearly tell it's a dribble, for example he pushes the ball straight down to the floor and there are no other offensive players within 20 feet. But if he pushes the ball away from himself and there are other teammates who may be able to touch the ball next, then I'm holding my whistle. Judgment, it's why we get paid the big bucks.

Well stated. Agree 100%. I'm in the same camp.

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[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by Raymond

It doesn't matter. We're still talking about a restriction on when someone can subsequently dribble.

I am in the camp of waiting to see what happens next unless I can clearly tell it's a dribble, for example he pushes the ball straight down to the floor and there are no other offensive players within 20 feet. But if he pushes the ball away from himself and there are other teammates who may be able to touch the ball next, then I'm holding my whistle.

Judgment, it's why we get paid the big bucks.

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Same!