Travelling, Held Ball, or nothing.

[JetMetFan]

Originally Posted by Illini_Ref

A1 ends his dribble and jumps to try and score. On his way up B1 knocks the ball loose. A1 regains possession while still airborne and comes down with the ball.

Any violation here? If not, can he dribble again?

I know this has been discussed on here before but finding it may not be as easy as reposting the question. I think that there is no violation here and the player can even dribble again.

I'll hang up and listen.

Nothing. Here's the case book ruling. Situation A is the closest to your description:

4.44.3 SITUATION A:

A1 jumps to try for goal. B1 also jumps and: (a) slaps the ball out of A1's hands; (b) touches the ball but does not prevent A1 from releasing the ball; (c) touches the ball and A1 returns to the floor holding the ball; or (d) touches the ball and A1 drops it to the floor and touches it first after it bounces.

RULING: In (a) and (b), the ball remains live. In (c), a traveling violation. In (d), a violation for starting a dribble with the pivot foot off the floor. Since the touching did not prevent the pass or try in (b), (c) and (d), the ball remains live and *subsequent action is covered by rules which apply to the situation.