Illegal dribble or not..??

[rpirtle]

Originally Posted by Adam

I'm wondering about the reasoning for those claiming it's illegal.

It is the fact that the ball is laying on the ground part (essentially "coming to rest") that I'm having trouble with. Also, an important part of the definition of a dribble is missing which includes" ball movement".

[rpirtle]

Originally Posted by just another ref

Better to know what you would or wouldn't call, I suppose, but this one is also in the "if this ever really happens, let us know" category.

This scenario was supposedly witnessed by the official that posted it. The officials allowed it.

[rpirtle]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

Did you look in the rule book to determine when the dribble ends?

Yes, I did. Thank you for the information. ;-)

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by rpirtle

This scenario was supposedly witnessed by the official that posted it. The officials allowed it.

I had read this before as a hypothetical. I thought that was what we were dealing with here.

One thing which has not been mentioned: If the ball is truly resting on the floor, it is not that easy to start/resume a dribble by slapping it. A natural next step in the attempt to do so would be the use of a fist, which we all know is not allowed.

[chicodork]

A1 is dribbling, and B1 slaps it away, and A1 runs over and secures it with two hands. Can A1 still dribble?

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by rpirtle

Yes, I did. Thank you for the information. ;-)

Then you should have your answer. The dribble did not end.

Originally Posted by chicodork

A1 is dribbling, and B1 slaps it away, and A1 runs over and secures it with two hands. Can A1 still dribble?

Did you look in the rule book to determine when the dribble ends?