help w/traveling interpretation

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

The rule states a player can't lift his foot prior to releasing a dribble.

Why would you let him do that in one instance but not in another?

Which (only to add to your response) is merely a limit on how quickly A1 can start moving before dribbling. Permitting the piviot foot to be lifted before dribbling would give A1 a much greater advantage relative to the defense.

In the case of a jump (for a potential shot/pass), it could also turn into a big advantage for A1. The defender would have to choose to stay on the floor and not jump to defend the shot at risk of the A1 starting a dribble before landing and making a move to get around the defense before the defense lands.