Survey of the Palming Rule -- A Point of Emphasis

[jweiler]

Palming the ball happens. Probably more in the boys/mens game, but also in girls/women. You have to call it when you see it - although if it happens in the backcourt with no defensive pressure and no advantage gained you might not choose to notice.

In my experience, once you call it, sometimes only once, the players adjust to it. Be sure it is a carry, consider advantage gained, and make the call (or not).

Many times a player will get close to carrying, but the ball never actually comes to a rest, and you don't want to call it unless it is a violation. Similar to travelling, if you don't know, don't blow!

By the way, call it the same from the start to the end. If it's a carry in the first couple of minutes, its a carry in the last 10 seconds too!