dribbling, def hits, travel?

[mutantducky]

sure this has been discussed before just can't find the right thread.


I had this last night when the defender hit the ball back into me and I think I sort of palmed the ball or briefly had it against my body and took a couple of steps. I was dribbling when the ball was hit. I sort of palmed the ball after it was hit but I don't think I had control of it. Or taking the palm part out after the defender hits the ball do I need control of the ball to be called for a travel? After taking a few steps and regaining control can I dribble again?


2nd random type question. Say like the first and somehow the ball goes into A1 shirt. B1 is the d player. Does play stop right then? Can you travel if the ball goes accidentally into a jersey and gets stuck. Sure there would be a limit on this as a player just wouldn't be able to run down the court
3. If someone does this on purpose is it a Tech or just a violation?

[Adam]

1: Travel if you were holding the ball (resting in your palm would count as holding it) and exceeded the limits of the pivot foot.

2: Keep the jerseys tucked and this doesn't happen. If it happens on accident, consider it player control of the ball and rule accordingly.

3: If it's done on purpose, it's a T. This ain't the Globe Trotters.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

1: Travel if you were holding the ball (resting in your palm would count as holding it) and exceeded the limits of the pivot foot.

...implying that there was player control. If the ball is momentarily in contact with the palm but the player doesn't have control....play on...and prepared to be asked about it by the other coach.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

...implying that there was player control. If the ball is momentarily in contact with the palm but the player doesn't have control....play on...and prepared to be asked about it by the other coach.

Agreed.

[mutantducky]

ok thanks, on 1.. From the opposing teams point of view it really would look like there was control because I think I did momentarily palm it. But I don't think I had control of it. would be a tough call either way.
If there was no control though would I be able to dribble after.