The Most Misunderstood NFHS Basketball Rules ...

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BryanV21

By definition the play seems legal, but I'm so confused now because it sounds like the book says that play is illegal.

Please note that my misunderstood rules list is my list, in my words, but it is based on NFHS rules and interruptions.

Here's my most updated version the paragraph in question.

The shooter can retrieve one’s own airball if the official considers it to be a shot attempt, or if the ball hits the backboard. It is not a violation for that player to start another dribble at that point. When an airborne player keeps control of an attempted shot that is blocked, is unable to release the ball, and returns to the floor with it, that player has not traveled; it is a held ball. If, in a similar situation, the defender simply touches the ball, the airborne shooter maintains control of the ball, chooses not to release the ball, and returns to the floor holding the ball, it’s a traveling violation. If, in another similar situation, the shooter loses control of the ball because of the block, then this is simply a blocked shot. It is not a violation for that player to start a dribble at that point. When an airborne player tries for goal, sees that the try will be blocked, purposely drops the ball, and touches the ball after it hits the floor, that player has traveled by starting a dribble with the pivot foot off the floor.

Note that I've once again deleted the "fumble scenario". If I can't explain something to a coach, it's not going to be on my list.

Note: In a real game, I'm allowing the fumble to be picked up, but not dribbled agian.