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Old Mon Jan 23, 2006, 12:30am
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2nd half, boys JV. A1 stops his dribble with a jump stop. Out of balance but not moving his pivot, he regains his balance by placing the ball on the floor and uses it as a balance point. As he comes back upright, my partner calls travel violation. Nobody complains but after the game I told him I didn't think it was a travel or any violation. He wouldn't be swayed w/o reference. I think the play is legal based on 4-44-5 which allows a player holding the ball to place his hand on the floor. That allowance infers to me that the ball in both hands would be allowed to touch the floor also. Additionally, I could not find any part of the rules which prohibits the ball balance point. I seem to remember this being discussed before on this forum. Appreciate if any member has specifics for or against my understanding of the rule here.
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Old Mon Jan 23, 2006, 12:37am
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There is no rule reference because it's not illegal and it's not traveling. Ask your partner to show you the rule that supports his call.
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Old Mon Jan 23, 2006, 01:24am
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Old Mon Jan 23, 2006, 03:42am
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Here's your rule reference

4-15-4 NOTE 3: It is a dribble when a player stands still and bounces the ball. It is not a dribble when a player stands still and holds the ball and touches it to the floor once or more than once.

The simple fact that this note states that the player may do this action not only once, but MORE THAN once, means that it is clearly legal and not a travel or a double dribble violation.

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Old Mon Jan 23, 2006, 02:19pm
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Re: Here's your rule reference

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4-15-4 NOTE 3: It is a dribble when a player stands still and bounces the ball. It is not a dribble when a player stands still and holds the ball and touches it to the floor once or more than once.

The simple fact that this note states that the player may do this action not only once, but MORE THAN once, means that it is clearly legal and not a travel or a double dribble violation.

thanks NR, on target as usual
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