Question on starting a dribble

[BillyMac]

The traveling rule is one of the most misunderstood rules in basketball. To start a dribble, the ball must be released before the pivot foot is lifted. On a pass or a shot, the pivot foot may be lifted, but may not return to the floor before the ball is released. A player may slide on the floor while trying to secure a loose ball until that player’s momentum stops. At that point that player cannot attempt to get up or rollover. A player securing a ball while on the floor cannot attempt to stand up unless that player starts a dribble. A player in this situation may also pass, shoot, or request a timeout. If the player is flat on his or her back, that player may sit up without violating.

[Scuba_ref]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

The traveling rule is one of the most misunderstood rules in basketball. To start a dribble, the ball must be released before the pivot foot is lifted. On a pass or a shot, the pivot foot may be lifted, but may not return to the floor before the ball is released. A player may slide on the floor while trying to secure a loose ball until that player’s momentum stops. At that point that player cannot attempt to get up or rollover. A player securing a ball while on the floor cannot attempt to stand up unless that player starts a dribble. A player in this situation may also pass, shoot, or request a timeout. If the player is flat on his or her back, that player may sit up without violating.

Great summary Billy, I'm going to have this printed on little cards and handed out at games or maybe dropped from a blimp at the half or shot out of a cannon by cheerleaders.

[TimTaylor]

Originally Posted by Scuba_ref

Great summary Billy, I'm going to have this printed on little cards and handed out at games or maybe dropped from a blimp at the half or shot out of a cannon by cheerleaders.

Wow! You let cheerleaders have access to a cannon? That's gutsy!

Seriously, I agree - great summary....

[Scuba_ref]

Originally Posted by TimTaylor

Wow! You let cheerleaders have access to a cannon? That's gutsy!

Seriously, I agree - great summary....

It is a TS Cannon - formerly known as a Tee Shirt Cannon - now the Travel Summary Cannon.

[DLH17]

Originally Posted by Scuba_ref

Great summary Billy, I'm going to have this printed on little cards and handed out at games or maybe dropped from a blimp at the half or shot out of a cannon by cheerleaders.

lol...awesome