bat the ball repeatedly to the air

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally posted by rainmaker
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What kind of touches would they have to be to not constitute a hold?
[/B][/QUOTE]I think that's it's strictly a judgement call on the official's part as to whether the ball ever comes to rest or not during the tap, Juulie. If the official thinks that the ball does come to rest, then you're now into pivot feet, legally starting a dribble, etc.