illegal dribble?

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by mbyron

It is possible for the ball to move from one player TOWARD another player by accident, but that's not a pass, IMO.

Then what is it? Please assign a term to this action.

Originally Posted by mbyron

As for fumble, here's the entire definition: "A fumble is the accidental loss of player control when the ball unintentionally drops or slips from a player’s grasp."

I read the operative concept as loss of player control. As we know, a dribbler has control of the ball (4-12-1) and therefore can lose it, for example by fumbling. I'm going to read "grasp" loosely as a gloss on 'player control'.

Your interpretation forces you to fudge on your definition and ignore a clear word/concept. That's because it is incorrect. You can't deem this play illegal, yet you know that a fumble just doesn't fit here.