Beginning a dribble with two hands

Adam · #1 (**permalink**) Tue Apr 07, 2009, 02:20pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbcof83

"Is a 'power dribble' a legal move? I have been told that a dribble starts when the ball is pushed down with one hand so I believe starting with two hands is illegal."

He was told wrong. Please tell me the respected official set him straight.

bbcof83 · #2 (**permalink**) Tue Apr 07, 2009, 02:41pm

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Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Please tell me the respected official set him straight.

Yes, he set him straight. He said, though he wasn't able to quote a rule, he would never rule this a violation. That's why I had to throw it out on the forum today to see if I could get a 100% confirmation.

Raymond · #3 (**permalink**) Tue Apr 07, 2009, 03:38pm

Obviously they never say Darryl Dawkins play.

Adam · #4 (**permalink**) Tue Apr 07, 2009, 03:57pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbcof83

Yes, he set him straight. He said, though he wasn't able to quote a rule, he would never rule this a violation. That's why I had to throw it out on the forum today to see if I could get a 100% confirmation.

you can add the fact that the rule does not say a dribble begins by pushing the ball "with one hand."

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