Interrupted Dribble

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Back In The Saddle

Essentially the same rule, although I'm not entirely certain about whether 4-12.4c and 4-16-4d are equivalent. NCAA rules seem to deem the dribble ended for the mere act of the opponent touching the ball (they define "Batting the Ball" as "Batting the ball is intentionally striking the ball or intentionally changing its direction with the hand or arm." [NCAA 4-6]). But NFHS doesn't deem the dribble ended unless the touching causes the dribbler to lose control.

I think the intent is such that the dribble ends when an interrupted dribble touches an opponent. It's not in the control of the dribbler.