Double Dribble Clarification.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by bainsey

So, he started another dribble. Violation.

Are you sure? What provision of the dribble rule says he started a dribble by holding the ball and then (while still holding it) touched it to the floor?

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by mbyron

Are you sure?

I took it to mean he started another dribble upon saying....

I ask because he was called for a double dribble by the referee after driving to the basket.

Granted, not all drives require dribbling, but that's what I visualized here via context.