Traveling, yes or no?

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Originally posted by Joefan99
Chuck,

Then what is the difference between the A) and B) example then? A player gains control of the ball on the court and is allowed to roll or slide with the ball due to momentum, and it not be a traveling violation. However, you can't grab a ball in the air and fall back with the ball in your hands due to contact from a player in front of you and the momentum of reaching backward?

By rule, if a player dives for the ball and slides, either before or after gaining possession, it is not traveling.

By rule, if a player who gains possession of the ball while on the floor, he cannot roll over or attempt to get up. If he does, it's traveling.

By rule, if a player gains control of the ball and then falls to the floor, it's traveling.

To me, the rule isn't clear for the situation. If the player had difficulty coming down and landing of his feet due to being crowded by the player in front of him, then it shouldn't be a traveling violation.

Sorry but the rule book disagrees with you.