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RefLarry Fri Dec 12, 2008 08:12pm

4-43 sliding with the ball while on knees
 
A1 gains control of the ball as she is on her knees. She slides a couple of feet forward while in control of the ball. Both knees remain in contact with the floor constantly.She never attempts to get up or pivot. Is this a travel?

BillyMac Fri Dec 12, 2008 08:19pm

Who You Gonna Call ??? Mythbusters ...
 
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Originally Posted by RefLarry (Post 557809)
A1 gains control of the ball as she is on her knees. She slides a couple of feet forward while in control of the ball. Both knnes remain in contact with the floor constantly.She never attempts to get up or pivot. Is this a travel?

I believe that this is not a travel.

The traveling rule is one of the most misunderstood rules in basketball. A player may slide on the floor while trying to secure a loose ball until that player’s momentum stops. At that point that player cannot attempt to get up or rollover. A player securing a ball while on the floor cannot attempt to stand up unless that player starts a dribble. A player in this situation may also pass, shoot, or request a timeout. If the player is flat on his or her back, that player may sit up without violating.

refnrev Fri Dec 12, 2008 09:47pm

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Originally Posted by RefLarry (Post 557809)
A1 gains control of the ball as she is on her knees. She slides a couple of feet forward while in control of the ball. Both knees remain in contact with the floor constantly.She never attempts to get up or pivot. Is this a travel?

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No travel, but I'll bet sore knees!

Adam Fri Dec 12, 2008 09:49pm

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Originally Posted by refnrev (Post 557825)
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No travel, but I'll bet sore knees!

No kidding. My experience has shown that skin doesn't slide well on a basketball court; about as well as rubber soled shoes.


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