To count or not to count

[Nevadaref]

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Originally Posted by just another ref
If the key to this whole thing is the word "holding" then I submit the following.
What if the player is one of the Globetrotters? He spins the ball on his index finger, and keeps it going......and going. He is not technically "holding" the ball so not only is he not susceptible to the closely guarded count but neither could he be called for traveling. Nevada?

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Just a great question, JAR!!

Nevada, a player legally should be able to spin his way from one end of the court to the other, using current rules? Right?

Can a player hold the ball with one hand? Can a player hold the ball with one finger? I say yes to both. (JAR's play = traveling violation)

Now if the player were to balance the ball on his head ...