Can the offense have a "kicked ball"called

[Mark Dexter]

Originally posted by refnrev
I did see a young kid hold it between his calves and jump once. That made the situation pretty easy,

Travel? Not too shabby, as the rule states "while holding the ball," but doesn't specify where/how the ball is being held.

Seriously, though, if someone holds the ball between their legs, I'm calling a kick ball violation. If someone asks, I'd tell them that basketball is played with the hands, not the legs, and if anyone presses further, my reference is 2-3.

Also, thanks everyone for pointing out that the offense can have a kicked ball called on them. I got screamed at quite a bit over this a few years back - by my co-workers, nonetheless - and love to see people correct the myth.