Double Dribble Clarification.

[holyrune]

Let me preface this by saying I am not an official or referee. I just play in a pickup 5-on-5 basketball league, and there was a contentious call at the end of the game.

The opposing player has his dribble alive. He jab steps right, spreads his legs a bit too far while keeping his left pivot foot firmly planted. He then regains his balance by touching the ball on the floor with both hands firmly grasped on the ball, without bouncing it. Does that constitute a dribble? I ask because he was called for a double dribble by the referee after driving to the basket.