points of emphasis - I would like to see

[twocentsworth]

what you've described as a "3 step travel" is actually only 2.

try training yourself to "count the steps after the player gathers the ball" (it isn't easy to do - but VERY effective once you master it). a retired NBA Finals official shared with me that this technique will help you identify when the dribble has ended - which is the key to determining if a travel occurs (once the dribble has ended - a pivot foot must be established - and a travels only occurs when the pivot foot rules are violated).

imho, the rule doesn't need to change - we simply have to enforce it better.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by twocentsworth

what you've described as a "3 step travel" is actually only 2.

try training yourself to "count the steps after the player gathers the ball" (it isn't easy to do - but VERY effective once you master it). a retired NBA Finals official shared with me that this technique will help you identify when the dribble has ended - which is the key to determining if a travel occurs (once the dribble has ended - a pivot foot must be established - and a travels only occurs when the pivot foot rules are violated).

imho, the rule doesn't need to change - we simply have to enforce it better.

The OP isn't suggesting a rule change. He is stating that he wishes this to be a Point of Emphasis. In other words, he wants the rule enforced better.

[bainsey]

1. Don't count steps. Simply identify the pivot foot, and look for it to come up and hit the floor again. There's your travel.

2. Did the dribble end? Did the ball come to rest in his/her hand(s) before continuing to dribble? Just look for this.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by bainsey

Did the dribble end? Did the ball come to rest in his/her hand(s) before continuing to dribble? Just look for this.

Time for me to dust off the Mythbuster's list:

Palming or carrying is when the ball comes to rest in the player's hand, and the player either travels with the ball, or dribbles a second time. There is no restriction as to how high a player may bounce the ball, provided the ball does not come to rest in a player’s hand. Steps taken during a dribble are not traveling, including several that are sometimes taken when a high dribble takes place. It is not possible for a player to travel during a dribble.