legal or illegal dribble

[SamIAm]

Originally Posted by Indianaref

Rule 4-15 Art 1,2 and 3. Placing the ball on the floor does not meet the definition of a dribble.

The dribble may be started by pushing, throwing or batting the ball to the floor before the pivot foot is lifted.

Standing A1, holds the ball in front of him with his hands on the side of the ball, moves both hands away from the ball. The ball drops to the floor. The ball was neither pushed, thrown, or batted to the floor. A1, then moves both feet and bats the ball to the floor. Has A1 travelled?

In the original sitch would you call travel if A1 moved his feet before picking up the ball?