Can a player standing with the ball, having established a pivot foot, lift that foot, step with the other foot, and then shoot or pass? Obviously this is legal when catching a ball while in motion, taking two steps, and shooting or passing, but what about in a post-up situation?
The NBA's Official Rules don't clearly address this situation. They simply say:
f. In starting a dribble after (1) receiving the ball while standing still, or (2) coming to a legal stop, the ball must be out of the player's hand before the pivot foot is raised off the floor.
g. If a player, with the ball in his possession, raises his pivot foot off the floor, he must pass or shoot before his pivot foot returns to the floor. If he drops the ball while in the air, he may not be the first to touch the ball.
Thanks for any replies.
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Tue Nov 12, 2002, 06:20pm
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