Throw in violation

[Mark Padgett]

Originally posted by bossref
But you are correct about a player on the floor,
although he can actually have a "pivot point"
(his butt). This was something I was taught a hundred
years ago, but have never actually seen a pivot butt.

An old "Davism" applies here. Dave called a travel on a player who had possession on the floor and "scooted" on his own (not from momentum). His coach yelled out asking why that was a travel. Dave replied, "He moved his pivot cheek, coach."

[BktBallRef]

Originally posted by JeffRef
A1 is about to shoot 2 free throws. He is near the back of the circle when he receives the ball for his first throw. He steps up to the line to get ready...TWEET! Travelling, Violation. (I kid you not!)

I've been involved in basketball most of my 31 year life as a player, coach, and referee. Does anyone a little older know of this rule ever being in place? Where did he come up with this call?

He must have moved his pivot cheek!