Is it a dribble?

[DownTownTonyBrown]

Originally posted by BBall_Junkie
More information is needed on the second play described:

If the ball is in the hands of the shooter and is momentarily tapped and the player returns to the floor with the ball.... this is a travel.

If the ball is in the shooters hands and is touched by the defender for a "longer" (more than momentary) period of time... this is a jump ball.

If the ball leaves the shooters hand, is blocked and the shooter gets the ball back....as mentioned before, is nothing and play on.

correct Hawks. This is similar to some of our previous discussions concerning a jump ball and also covers the original #1 as presented by BBall_Junkie.

Definition of Held ball 4-25-2
... An opponent places his/her hand(s) on the ball and prevents an airborne player from throwing the ball or releasing it on a try.

Given that definition, I would be very hesitant to call a travel - the only way would be if the offensive player got free of the contact and had obvious opportunity to pass or shoot but didn't. Any other contact on the ball that causes an up and down motion should elicit a jump ball call.

Throwing or shooting have got to be very positive acts. If one of those positive acts cannot happen due to the contact, jump is the proper call.