Pro hop Question

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by btaylor64

A player who comes to a stop on the count of one when both feet are on the floor or touch the floor simultaneously, may pivot using either foot as his pivot. If he alights with both feet he must release the ball before either foot touches the floor.

A player who has one foot on the floor or lands with one foot first to the floor, may only pivot with that foot. Once that foot is lifted from the floor it may not return until the ball is released.

A player who jumps off one foot on the count of one may land with both feet simultaneously for count two. In this situation, the player may not pivot with either foot and if one or both feet leave the floor the ball must be released before either returns to the floor.

That is from the '06-'07 rule book.

Wow! That's an eye-opener. This was not the rule as recently as 3 or 4 years ago. I agree with you that the rule you've quoted sounds very much like the NCAA/NFHS rule. Do you know when this version of the traveling rule was instituted?

And I'm not doubting you, but the rule you quoted is not the rule as it appears on the NBA.com website. I realize that updating the online rulebook is not the NBA's #1 priority, but it differs from what you've posted above.

[rainmaker]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

Wow! That's an eye-opener. This was not the rule as recently as 3 or 4 years ago. I agree with you that the rule you've quoted sounds very much like the NCAA/NFHS rule. Do you know when this version of the traveling rule was instituted?

And I'm not doubting you, but the rule you quoted is not the rule as it appears on the NBA.com website. I realize that updating the online rulebook is not the NBA's #1 priority, but it differs from what you've posted above.

And furthermore, even if the rule as written is the same word for word, it's interpreted and called much differently. So if a kid does something in HS that is called a travel in any HS game anywhere, and then says, "Well, they get away with that all the time in the NBA" I'm supposed to say, uh, "Yea the rules are exactly the same, but I'm just feeling dorky today?"

No, the fact of the matter is that if you look at how the rules are interpreted and called, not just the writing of the rule book itself, they are much different, and saying they're the same does a disservice to officiating at all levels.

[Dan_ref]

Originally Posted by rainmaker

And furthermore, even if the rule as written is the same word for word, it's interpreted and called much differently. So if a kid does something in HS that is called a travel in any HS game anywhere, and then says, "Well, they get away with that all the time in the NBA" I'm supposed to say...

..."look me up when we're both in the NBA and we'll discuss."

[Old School]

Originally Posted by rainmaker

And furthermore, even if the rule as written is the same word for word, it's interpreted and called much differently. So if a kid does something in HS that is called a travel in any HS game anywhere, and then says, "Well, they get away with that all the time in the NBA" I'm supposed to say, uh, "Yea the rules are exactly the same, but I'm just feeling dorky today?"

No, you tell the kid when he gets to the NBA and he's making a million dollars, he can do that, but right now in HS, it's a travel.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by Old School

No, you tell the kid when he gets to the NBA and he's making a million dollars, he can do that, but right now in HS, it's a travel.

If he gets to the NBA and all he's making is one million, he needs a new agent.

[rainmaker]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

If he gets to the NBA and all he's making is one million, he needs a new agent.

off-topic (my e-mail's out of whack) did you get the item you requested a couple of weeks ago?

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by rainmaker

off-topic (my e-mail's out of whack) did you get the item you requested a couple of weeks ago?

No, I have not. Please follow-up. Thanks. I owe you one. I'll make sure Bruce doesn't schedule you for any games with him this season.

[rainmaker]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

No, I have not. Please follow-up. Thanks. I owe you one. I'll make sure Bruce doesn't schedule you for any games with him this season.

Or ABC...?

Whoa, hold on!! Bruce?? Oh, no, seriously? UUGGHHHH....