violation- tossing the ball aganist the defender

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Nice try. Almost got it. But let's say the interrupted dribble is caused, not by a fumble, but by the dribbler accidentally dribbling off his foot. The ball then hits a teammate, who doesn't gain control of the ball, in fact, the ball hits the teammate in the back of his leg, and then the ball rebounds back to the dribbler, who catches it with both hands. Can he start a new dribble?

Billy,
That would be an illegal dribble violation.

9-5 is very specific.

A. If the loss of control is due to a try for goal, then NO ONE has to touch it before that player may regain control and dribble again.

B. If the loss of control is due to a pass or fumble, then the original player may regain control and dribble again after ANY OTHER PLAYER touches or was touched by the ball.

C. If the loss of control is during a dribble, and thus becomes an interrupted dribble, then before that player may regain control and dribble again the ball must be touched by an OPPONENT.

As you may recall, the NFHS updated and changed this rule just last season to reflect the longstanding manner in which it was being called.

*Please note that the original player may always go recover a fumble or interrupted dribble without violating (a pass is different), but may not be allowed to dribble again.