Two travel related questions

[eg-italy]

Originally Posted by Jay R

At our association's meeting last night, there was some discussion about players on the floor and traveling. We use FIBA rules but I am curious what people have to say regarding these situations and Federation rules etc....

1. The ball is on the floor and a player gets down on one knee while keeping his other foot on the floor and he picks up the basketball and lifts his knee to stand up. Do you agree that he did not travel because he had a pivot foot?

2. A player is lying flat on his stomach and picks up a loose ball. The player then gets to his knees but does not get up completely. Is this a travel?

1. In the instructional video for the new rules a situation showed a player who went for the ball and had both feet on the floor, but also the arms. He tried to stand without dribbling: traveling. I guess it's the same in your situation; there's no concept of pivot foot for a fallen player.

2. 25.2.3 states that it is a violation if the fallen player attempts to stand up while holding the ball. Getting to the knees is attempting to stand up.

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