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[crew]

actually the nba specific ruling is 99% similar to the fed and nc2a.

nba-a held ball occurs when 2 opponents have one or both hands so firmly on the ball that neither can gain sole possession without undue roughness.

i think that this play is a "feel for the game" play, and the philosophy is different at each level. this is definately not a black and white play and definately requires some thought. for example a defender prevents the release of the ball by out jumping the offensive player and blocking the ball with his elbow or bicep, we would call this play a held ball even though the defense did not use his hands. intent of the rule should be cognicent when ruling on a-typical situations.