Myths of Basketball

[mkiogima]

Originally Posted by kbilla

Another one, the three second count never resets....EVER...

And that the count is in effect during a throw in. I've heard that one a couple of times.

[kbilla]

Originally Posted by mkiogima

And that the count is in effect during a throw in. I've heard that one a couple of times.

Also that the official is supposed to count it by 2's...or 3's...

Let me save you all some time:

Most Misunderstood Basketball Rules


I thought this was great! I make copies of this on game day & pass them out to fans after introductions, so we're all on the same page

[Bearfanmike20]

Originally Posted by Ch1town

Let me save you all some time:

Most Misunderstood Basketball Rules


I thought this was great! I make copies of this on game day & pass them out to fans after introductions, so we're all on the same page

Isn't the fumble rule different now??..

If a player is dribbling and loses the ball they can now go secure the ball and then begin a new dribble. Correct??

[cmckenna]

Originally Posted by Bearfanmike20

Isn't the fumble rule different now??..

If a player is dribbling and loses the ball they can now go secure the ball and then begin a new dribble. Correct??

Only if the loss of control is caused by the opponent.

Originally Posted by Bearfanmike20

Isn't the fumble rule different now??..

If a player is dribbling and loses the ball they can now go secure the ball and then begin a new dribble. Correct??

Not that I'm aware of...
A player may always pickup a fumble before/after a dribble.

When a dribble ends has been changed as in 4-15-4d
In that situation the player may begin a new dribble, but what you described sounds like an illegal dribble to me.

[Back In The Saddle]

That if a player goes out of bounds during play, he cannot be the first to touch the ball when he comes back inbounds.

[Mark Padgett]

Biggest myths of all:

Coaches know the rules.
The rules you see in NBA games on television are the rules we use.
Officials care who wins.

[Bearfanmike20]

You have two full steps after you stop a dribble. (yes.. I've heard that)

If the ball is past the half court line you have established front court status.

Refs are blind.