Held ball?

[IREFU2]

There is no such call as up and down. That is a street ball term. You were correct with the jump ball.

[derwil]

Good call!

You're exactly right!

[refnrev]

Originally Posted by IREFU2

There is no such call as up and down. That is a street ball term. You were correct with the jump ball.

It's a real term... just like reaching and over the back. You guys need to get with the program!!

[BillyMac]

When an airborne player keeps control of an attempted shot that is blocked and is unable to release the ball and returns to the floor with it, that player has not traveled; it is a held ball. If, in this situation, the shooter releases the ball, then this is simply a blocked shot and play continues. When an airborne player tries for goal, sees that the try will be blocked, purposely drops the ball, and picks up the ball after it hits the floor, that player has traveled by starting a dribble with the pivot foot off the floor, whether, or not, the defensive player touches the ball in the block attempt.