Jump stop vs "up and down"

[bob jenkins]

A1 leaves the floor intending to shoot. Seeing that his try will be blocked by B1, A1 now attempts to pass the ball to A2. B2 fouls A1 during this action to pass (before A1 releases the ball).

Shooting foul?

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

A1 leaves the floor intending to shoot. Seeing that his try will be blocked by B1, A1 now attempts to pass the ball to A2. B2 fouls A1 during this action to pass (before A1 releases the ball).

Shooting foul?

Nope.

But if instead of attempting to pass, A1 simply holds onto the ball and lands---> traveling?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Nope.

But if instead of attempting to pass, A1 simply holds onto the ball and lands---> traveling?

Only of the pivot foot has moved in excess of the limitations described in the rule.

[A Pennsylvania Coach]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Only of the pivot foot has moved in excess of the limitations described in the rule.

First, bob jenkins wins the thread with this response.

Second, I'm with the majority on this. The rules JR is using to say that a player jumping to shoot can't legally return both prescribe conditions that aren't part of this sitch. It's awfully simple once it is parsed but he entrenched himself too deeply to back down now.

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by A Pennsylvania Coach

The rules JR is using to say that a player jumping to shoot can't legally return both prescribe conditions that aren't part of this sitch. It's awfully simple once it is parsed but he entrenched himself too deeply to back down now.

So, the alternative is stay where you are and be buried?

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by just another ref

So, the alternative is stay where you are and be buried?

It is not surprising.

[Judtech]

This is something not uncommon if you do girls/women's basketball. Not a criticism, just a reality due to the type of athletes involved. To me, the OP play described puts several rules into possible play, most have been discussed. IMO, intent would only come into play if there was a foul and it was up to the official to determine pass or shot, but I digress. How many times have we as officials mistook the intent of a 3 point shooter by putting our hand up, only to see the players 'intent' change? What about ball fakes? What about changing their minds in mid air? We are to judge players by what they do, not their intent* (* is for a few exceptions)
On a side note I thought it ironic that JR was lecturing on reading comprehension skills, but again, I digress!