Travelling, Held Ball, or nothing.

[tjones1]

Originally Posted by JetMetFan

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.

Better yet...

9.5.1 Situation:
A1 ends a dribble and then jumps and releases the ball on a try for goal. B1 partially blocks the shot, but A1 secures control again while still in the air. A1 returns to the floor and dribbles to the basket and scores.

Ruling: Legal maneuver. Both player control and team control ended when A1 released the ball. When A1 recovered he/she could dribble again similar to dribbling after catching a pass or rebound.

[letemplay]

Originally Posted by tjones1

Better yet...

9.5.1 Situation:
A1 ends a dribble and then jumps and releases the ball on a try for goal. B1 partially blocks the shot, but A1 secures control again while still in the air. A1 returns to the floor and dribbles to the basket and scores.

Ruling: Legal maneuver. Both player control and team control ended when A1 released the ball. When A1 recovered he/she could dribble again similar to dribbling after catching a pass or rebound.

What's the difference above and 4.44.3 A (b and c)? Come to think of it, what's the difference in b and c?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by letemplay

What's the difference above and 4.44.3 A (b and c)? Come to think of it, what's the difference in b and c?

In b, the shot is released. In c, the touch is not what stopped the shooter from releasing the try.

[PG_Ref]

Originally Posted by letemplay

What's the difference above and 4.44.3 A (b and c)? Come to think of it, what's the difference in b and c?

The difference is whether or not B1 causes A1 to lose control of the ball. Once control is lost, A1 basically starts a new possession.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by letemplay

What's the difference above and 4.44.3 A (b and c)? Come to think of it, what's the difference in b and c?

In part (b), B touches the ball, but A is still able to release it on a try or a pass. ==> Play on.

In part (c), B touches the ball, but A does not ("chooses not to") release the ball and returns to the floor. ==> Travelling.

[letemplay]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

In part (b), B touches the ball, but A is still able to release it on a try or a pass. ==> Play on.

In part (c), B touches the ball, but A does not ("chooses not to") release the ball and returns to the floor. ==> Travelling.

OK, and the difference between (a) and (c) is the ball is loose or dislodged in (a) making it legal to return to the floor with it, but it never leaves player's hands in (c)? A tough call sometimes if you can't get a good look at it.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by letemplay

OK, and the difference between (a) and (c) is the ball is loose or dislodged in (a) making it legal to return to the floor with it, but it never leaves player's hands in (c)?

correct

A tough call sometimes if you can't get a good look at it.

That applies to just about every play in the game.

[letemplay]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

correct



That applies to just about every play in the game.

Hmm...I guess, although I'd say some are a bit tougher than others