The Jump Stop

[Johnny Ringo]

I would like to hear how this is called and what some of your takes are on this play.

A1 dribbling into lane, while dribbling jumps and secures ball and lands on two feet (a.k.a. the jump stop), from there A1 can do what ...?

[NewNCref]

Originally Posted by Johnny Ringo

A1 dribbling into lane, while dribbling jumps and secures ball and lands on two feet (a.k.a. the jump stop), from there A1 can do what ...?

Well, there are really two "jump stop" situations. (and from your OP, I think you're talking about the first, but just in case, I'll mention the second.)

1.) Player stops the dribble with both feet off the floor, and comes to a "jump stop." In this case, player may establish a pivot foot, and pivot, pass, or shoot.

2.) Player stops dribble, with one foot on the floor, hops off that foot, and then comes to a "jump stop." In this case, player may either pass or shoot, but may not pivot. Lifting a foot from the floor, and then returning it is a travel.

I do my best to enforce these two situations, and if there's any doubt about whether there was a step before the "jump stop," then I assume there was none (can't call something you don't see principle).

[Johnny Ringo]

What about the player who stops his drrible with both feet off the ground and lands: left foot, then right foot ... his/her options?

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by Johnny Ringo

What about the player who stops his drrible with both feet off the ground and lands: left foot, then right foot ... his/her options?

The first foot to touch the floor is the pivot foot. In this case that is the left.


Johnny,
All of this is clearly detailed in 4-44-2.

. . . A player, who catches the ball while moving or dribbling, may stop, and establish a pivot foot as follows:
a. If both feet are off the floor and the player lands:
1. Simultaneously on both feet, either foot may be the pivot.
2. On one foot followed by the other, the first foot to touch is the pivot.
3. On one foot, the player may jump off that foot and simultaneously land on both. Neither foot can be a pivot in this case.
b. If one foot is on the floor:
1. It is the pivot when the other foot touches in a step.
2. The player may jump off that foot and simultaneously land on both. Neither foot can be a pivot in this case.

[IREFU2]

I have seen the jump stop called travels many times......I have done it once or twice!

[refnrev]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

I always thought "if it looks funny call a travel".

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1. Paying your $3 to get in a game allows you to show your ignorance of the rules all night long.
2. The refs are always out to get your kid's team.
3. Three seconds is always a good thing to yell.
4. You should always begin to yell "Call it both ways" about 12 seconds into the first quarter.
5. Over the back and reaching are great basketball rules. They are surely listed somewhere in the Bible.
6. All fans should get a license to referee because we all know that you could better than those clods out on the court!
7. If it weren't for referees your kid would be a superstar and headed for the NBA!

[Johnny Ringo]

I had looked at 4-45-2 ... was just curious to see what people say and how they call this. I see perfectly executed jump stops after a player was dribbling and stop their dribble while coming to a jump stop. Often I see an official call a violation.

[Zoochy]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

I always thought "if it looks funny call a travel".

Just because it looks funny, ugly or fugly does not make it a violation.
A good example is A1 is running and the ball is passed to him/her. A1 does not secure control of the ball. He/she is muffing the ball. A1 moves 5-6 ft during the process. A1 secures the ball an starts the dribble.
I have seen more officials call this "Travel". It looks sooooooooooo bad but it is legal