loose ball situation

[rlarry]

I'm pretty sure the rule is the same in HS as NCAA. I can't find an Interp for HS, Here is the Ncaa interp and rule:

A.R. 100. A1 is dribbling the ball and falls to the floor while still dribbling.
While seated on the floor, A1 loses the ball and it is rolling
away. As B1 comes in to try to get the ball, A1 reaches out
with his or her legs, clamps the loose ball between his or her
feet and brings it toward his or her body. A1 never places his or
her hands on the ball. The ball is between A1’s legs as B1 gets
both hands on the ball.
RULING: A held ball cannot be called because A1 does not have his
or her hands on the ball. A1 is intentionally using his or her feet to
play the ball. This is illegal and a kicking violation shall be called on
A1.

Rule 4 Section 45. Kicking the Ball
Art. 1. Kicking the ball is striking it intentionally with any part of the leg
or the foot.

Hopefully one of the veterans can set it straight.
Have a good season Spence