Is this traveling

clarky99 · #1 (**permalink**) Sun Jun 01, 2003, 10:15pm

Ok here is the scenario:

A player is in the right post with his back to basket. He has established his pivot foot as being his right foot. The player then spins to his right steps with his left foot, then jumps off his left foot attempting a fade away jump shot, without taking a dribble. Is this a travleing violation?

Mark Padgett · #2 (**permalink**) Sun Jun 01, 2003, 10:44pm

Under NF rules, no. He may lift the pivot foot as long as he passes or shoots before returning the foot to the floor.

BTW - this rule also applies if he is in the left post.

clarky99 · #3 (**permalink**) Sun Jun 01, 2003, 11:02pm

So you are able to take a step from your pivot foot to the other foot to attempt a shot without a dribble. Just as long as the shot or pass happens before you land back on your original pivot foot.

lawref · #4 (**permalink**) Sun Jun 01, 2003, 11:08pm

It can't be traveling until the pivot foot returns to the floor.

rainmaker · #5 (**permalink**) Sun Jun 01, 2003, 11:33pm

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Originally posted by clarky99
So you are able to take a step from your pivot foot to the other foot to attempt a shot without a dribble. Just as long as the shot or pass happens before you land back on your original pivot foot.

In fact, once you lift your pivot foot, you'd better NOT dribble. It IS a travel to release the ball for a dribble AFTER lifting the pivot foot.

mick · #6 (**permalink**) Mon Jun 02, 2003, 05:42am

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Originally posted by lawref
It can't be traveling until the pivot foot returns to the floor.

lawref,
What if the player hops on his non-pivot foot?

mick

ChuckElias · #7 (**permalink**) Mon Jun 02, 2003, 06:53am

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Originally posted by clarky99
So you are able to take a step from your pivot foot to the other foot to attempt a shot without a dribble. Just as long as the shot or pass happens before you land back on your original pivot foot.

Yes, that's right, clarky. In fact, if you think about it, if you couldn't lift your pivot foot to shoot, the jump shot would be illegal!!! As would most layups.

Chuck

Jurassic Referee · #8 (**permalink**) Mon Jun 02, 2003, 07:06am

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Originally posted by rainmaker
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It IS a travel to release the ball for a dribble AFTER lifting the pivot foot. [/B][/QUOTE]Even if you do it backwards in high heels?

Camron Rust · #9 (**permalink**) Mon Jun 02, 2003, 01:22pm

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Originally posted by mick

Quote:

Originally posted by lawref
It can't be traveling until the pivot foot returns to the floor.

lawref,
What if the player hops on his non-pivot foot?
mick

Opening that can-o-worms again? Mick, it your weekend lacking in excitement?

Mark Dexter · #10 (**permalink**) Mon Jun 02, 2003, 05:07pm

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Originally posted by Jurassic Referee

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Originally posted by rainmaker

It IS a travel to release the ball for a dribble AFTER lifting the pivot foot. [/B]

Even if you do it backwards in high heels?

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