Originally Posted by gslefeb (Post 854561)

9-5-3 does not fit if A1's actions are deemed an interrupted dribble.

This rule allows A1 to dribble a second time, if AFTER ending their initial dribble the ball is fumbled...

In the OP, the ball was touched prior to the dribble ending. 4-15-4

Did A2's touching change the A1's interrupted dribble, into a fumble? As it was not a momentary loss of control (4-15-5)? If it is ruled a fumble, then the dribble has ended and 9-5-3 applies.

Or when A2 touches the ball, can that be considered a pass? Thus 9-5-3 allows a second dribble.

Originally Posted by BillyMac (Post 854563)

4-21: A fumble is the accidental loss of player control when the ball unintentionally drops or slips from a player’s grasp

Sure sounds like A1 fumbled to me.

Originally Posted by Zoochy (Post 854520)

Double Dribble violation. Even if the ball was touched by an opponent it is still a violation. 4-15-4d only applies if the opponent causes the dibbler to lose control. The OP states the dribbler causes the loss of control.

4-15-4: The dribble ends when:
a. The dribbler catches or causes the ball to come to rest in one or both
hands.
b. The dribbler palms/carries the ball by allowing it to come to rest in one or
both hands.
c. The dribbler simultaneously touches the ball with both hands.
d. The ball touches or is touched by an opponent and causes the dribbler to
lose control.

Originally Posted by Camron Rust (Post 854566)

A1 wasn't grasping the ball. A fumble can't happen during a dribble. It happens as a result of unsuccessfully trying to hold the ball.