When is traveling traveling?

[WhistlesAndStripes]

Originally posted by kblehman
While watching the UM/MSU game Wednesday I noticed that when players flash out and catch a pass, they often travel. For example, they'll catch the ball on the left foot, step to their right foot (which IMO establishes the pivot foot) and then step once more to the left foot. I suppose the argument could be made that it has no impact on the play and, therefore, should not be called. But it seems like an old-fashioned travel to me.

I noticed the same move a couple years ago and have added that call to my repertoire. It often got questioned at first, but when I stopped to explain it to the coaches, they understood.

I think a similar thing occurs when a player comes flying in from the outside for a rebound and grabs the ball while he's still in the air. He often lands one Foot A, then B, then steps with foot A. Also a travel.