What do you guys think the rule is? This actually happened.

Loose ball on the floor. A1 dives for ball, grabs ball and slides approx. 5 feet with ball (does not roll at all) then since no one else is by lays ball on the floor, stands up and picks up the ball. Is this a violation or is it legal.

Legal as long as the player doesn't stand up WITH the ball.

Violation. Case book 4.44.5 Situation B.

A1 can sit up (if on their back), pass, shoot, or start a dribble. If A1 puts the ball on the floor, then stands and is the first to touch the ball it is traveling.

Nu1 is correct, it is a violation. Basically it's because the action is an obvious attempt to circumvent the rule.

I'm sure you are right. That gives me something to look up when I get home. I don't have my books with me. Thanks for setting me straight. Is it a note or exception?

case book 4.44.5 sit B:
It is also traveling if A1 puts the ball on the floor, then rises and is first to touch the ball.