Please help clarify - 'half step' rule

[pistol]

Up until a few years ago the Travel rule in FIBA was different.
A player could gather up the ball, jump off 1 or 2 feet (As in Rebounding) land on 2 feet parallel (jump stop) then pivot and shoot.It was a great move that confounded US players in International Games.
That is why you see the players in the NBA who learned under this rule to "take the extra step". Ginobli does it all the time. Back in 2001 they were allowed this in FIBA.I forget when it changed.
Now the travelling rule is the same for all and should be called consistently.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by pistol

Up until a few years ago the Travel rule in FIBA was different.
A player could gather up the ball, jump off 1 or 2 feet (As in Rebounding) land on 2 feet parallel (jump stop) then pivot and shoot. Back in 2001 they were allowed this in FIBA.I forget when it changed. Now the traveling rule is the same for all and should be called consistently.

Thanks. My daughter played in Spain in the summer of 2001. I knew from observation that there had to be a difference in the travel rule for FIBA and NFHS back then.

[Jay R]

Originally Posted by pistol

Up until a few years ago the Travel rule in FIBA was different.
A player could gather up the ball, jump off 1 or 2 feet (As in Rebounding) land on 2 feet parallel (jump stop) then pivot and shoot.It was a great move that confounded US players in International Games.
That is why you see the players in the NBA who learned under this rule to "take the extra step". Ginobli does it all the time. Back in 2001 they were allowed this in FIBA.I forget when it changed.
Now the travelling rule is the same for all and should be called consistently.

Pistol,

The travel rule in FIBA was the same in 2000 as it is now. I have the 2000 FIBA rule book to prove it. It may have been different prior to 2000 as that was my first year officiating. I doubt that it was EVER legal to jump off two feet and land on two feet. FIBA officials, correct me if I'm wrong.

Here is the 2000 FIBA rule:

Art. 35 Travelling
35.1 Definition
35.1.1 Travelling is the illegal movement of one or both feet beyond the
limits outlined in this article in any direction whilst holding a live ball
on the court.
35.1.2 A pivot is when a player who is holding a live ball on the court steps
once or more than once in any direction with the same foot, whilst
the other foot, called the pivot foot, is kept at its point of contact
with the floor.
OFFICIAL BASKETBALL RULES 2000
RULE SIX - VIOLATIONS
May 2000
Page 43 of 92
3a-00e
35.2 Rule
35.2.1 Establishing a pivot foot
• A player who catches the ball with both feet on the floor may
use either foot as the pivot foot. The moment one foot is lifted,
the other becomes the pivot foot.
• A player who catches the ball whilst moving or dribbling may
stop as follows:
− If one foot is touching the floor:
▫ That foot becomes the pivot foot as soon as the other
foot touches the floor.
▫ The player may jump off that foot and land on both feet
simultaneously, then neither foot can be the pivot foot.
− If both feet are off the floor and the player:
▫ Lands on both feet simultaneously, then either foot may
be the pivot foot. The moment one foot is lifted, the other
becomes the pivot foot.
▫ Lands on one foot followed by the other foot, then the
first foot to touch the floor is the pivot foot.
▫ Lands on one foot, the player may jump off that foot and
land on both feet simultaneously, then neither foot can be
the pivot foot.
35.2.2 Progressing with the ball
• After having established a pivot foot whilst having control of a
live ball on the court:
− On a pass or a shot for a field goal, the pivot foot may be
lifted but may not be returned to the floor before the ball
is released from the hand(s),
− To start a dribble, the pivot foot may not be lifted before
the ball is released from the hand(s).
• After coming to a stop when neither foot is the pivot foot:
− On a pass or a shot for a field goal, one or both feet may be
lifted but may not be returned to the floor before the ball
is released from the hand(s).
− To start a dribble, neither foot may be lifted before the
ball is released from the hand(s).
35.2.3 Player falling, lying or sitting on the floor
It is legal when a player, whilst holding the ball, falls on the floor
or, whilst lying or sitting on the floor, gains control of the ball.
It is a violation if the player then slides, rolls, or attempts to
stand up whilst holding the ball.