Travel or Illegal Dribble?

[jeremy341a]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Did he lift his pivot foot before releasing his pass/2nd dribble?

No he was standing flat footed and actually didn't even pivot. He twisted about 45 degrees awkwardly at the waist to make the pass.

[Toren]

You should have said, "Okay coach, you win, it was a double dribble"

Then he would have looked at you very confused.


Oh and to answer your question, it's a double dribble. As BNR was walking you through how it could have been a travel first, had he lifted his pivot prior to the 2nd dribble, then it would have been a travel. Nothing further needed to happen on the play, violation, move on. But as his feet were unmoved, it becomes a double dribble when he is the first to touch.

[bob jenkins]

I think this is one where FED has gone back and forth over the years.

I'd probably respond with "It could be either, so we're both right." with a grin.