Ball glances off of dribblers leg

WyMike · #1 (**permalink**) Mon Mar 14, 2005, 11:51am

While driving to the basket, A1 crossover dribbles as he enters the lane and the ball clips his knee cap but he keeps the dribble and possession.

Could someone point out where this is addressed in the rule book? I've looked under definitions for 'travel' and 'dribble' and neither specifically mentions this (unless I'm missing it). Is this considered an interrupted dribble?

30+ Mens League and I didn't see it happen.

cmathews · #2 (**permalink**) Mon Mar 14, 2005, 12:47pm

Mike,
This is legal, I wouldn't even call it an interrupted dribble. The big rule of the rules is this, if it isn't specifically illegal, it is legal.

WyMike · #3 (**permalink**) Mon Mar 14, 2005, 01:15pm

How about in open court if A1 manages to hit the ball with his leg during a dribble but does not "lose" the dribble? This wouldn't be a traveling call either, correct?

EDIT: And just because *I* can't find it doesn't make it legal!

Snake~eyes · #4 (**permalink**) Mon Mar 14, 2005, 01:26pm

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Originally posted by WyMike
How about in open court if A1 manages to hit the ball with his leg during a dribble but does not "lose" the dribble? This wouldn't be a traveling call either, correct?

EDIT: And just because *I* can't find it doesn't make it legal!

You can't travel when you're dribbling. IMPOSSIBLE!

cmathews · #5 (**permalink**) Mon Mar 14, 2005, 04:54pm

Quote:

Originally posted by WyMike
How about in open court if A1 manages to hit the ball with his leg during a dribble but does not "lose" the dribble? This wouldn't be a traveling call either, correct?

EDIT: And just because *I* can't find it doesn't make it legal!

Yes Mike, it would not be a traveling violation no matter what the crowd and coach says LOL...and I know what you mean about being able to find something in the rules...LOL...hey are you going to Casper this weekend??

WyMike · #6 (**permalink**) Mon Mar 14, 2005, 05:18pm

I was in Casper Thursday morning and watched 3 games before a business meeting. Wanted to get back down there on Saturday but the girlfriend couldn't make the early morning alarm. Something about the dinner and drinks the night before?!?!

Was really pissed when the tv station lost it's signal and we couldn't see the 4A games. Did you work any of the games?

cmathews · #7 (**permalink**) Mon Mar 14, 2005, 05:42pm

Nope I didn't work any this weekend. I worked the 1a 2a SE regional, and then was done. I was talking about the little kids tournament in Casper this weekend...or are you going to work up in Sheridan at that one??

WyMike · #8 (**permalink**) Mon Mar 14, 2005, 05:57pm

15 games of Best of the West right here in Sheridan for me this weekend! I was supposed to head to Deadwood with my girlfriend but the assignor was really in bad shape here so I wanted to help him out. I did consider sending the reply card back to Casper but told her I'd go to Deadwood instead as I've been busy with games and rec leagues. But when the assignor called and asked for help I'd been in the same situations with VB tournies before and it isn't fun.

btw... I do have a comfortable couch and she'll eventually get over it! lol