Traveling?

[Clark Kent]

A1 catches the ball just above the three point line at the top of the key, with both feet on the ground (can pivot with either) and goes to take a shot and becomes airborne. While airborne he realizes that B1 will block it if he continues with his motion and opts to throw the ball to the ground with one hand begins his dribble.

Is this legal? I looked through the rule 4.44, but didn't find much. Maybe the case book or your veterans can shed some light.

[grunewar]

Traveling - Case Book Play 4.44.3

[shishstripes]

Traveling. Pivot foot cannot leave the floor before the dribble is started.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by shishstripes

Traveling. Pivot foot cannot leave the floor before the dribble is started.

This doesn't apply, technically, since a pivot hasn't been established. They (NFHS) closed this loophole with 4.44.3. "The fact that no pivot foot had been established does not alter this ruling."

[rwest]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

This doesn't apply, technically, since a pivot hasn't been established. They (NFHS) closed this loophole with 4.44.3. "The fact that no pivot foot had been established does not alter this ruling."

I don't have my rule book with me, but I seem to recall wording to the effect that one of the the feet is assumed to be the pivot foot. They traveled in the OP because they picked up their pivot foot before starting a dribble.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by rwest

I don't have my rule book with me, but I seem to recall wording to the effect that one of the the feet is assumed to be the pivot foot. They traveled in the OP because they picked up their pivot foot before starting a dribble.

I didn't quote it, but I checked it before I posted. Here's the relevant portions of the rule:

4-44-3 After coming to a stop and establishing a pivot foot:
a. The pivot foot may be....
b. If the player jumps, neither foot may be returned....
c. The pivot foot may not be lifted before the ball is released, to start a dribble.

The rule itself says nothing about a player who can establish a pivot foot but jumps instead. The case play seems based more on the intent and spirit of the traveling rule.