Double Dribble or Not?

[bd41flpk]

I had a scenario in my game where my partner called a 'double dribble' and we spoke about it after the game and I am inclined to say that the play was 'good'?

Looking for some commentary....

Scenario: A1 is dribbling up the court on a 'fast break' and the ball momentarily is bounced off of one of his teammates legs - A2 as he's dribbling and rolls forward. A1 then picks up the ball and starts a new dribble. Did the contact w/A2 constitute a 'loss of possession' or simply an interrupted dribble - no player control.

Any assistance is appreciated.

[PG_Ref]

What are the instances that cause a dribble to end?

[bd41flpk]

Originally Posted by PG_Ref

What are the instances that cause a dribble to end?

Rule 14-5-4 Art 4 Letter (d):

Dribble ends when '..the ball touches or is touched by an 'opponent' and causes the dribbler to lose control....'

If that is the case if the ball touching a teammate would not qualify as 'ending' the dribble, then the situation would be considered a 'double-dribble' ?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by bd41flpk

Rule 14-5-4 Art 4 Letter (d):

Dribble ends when '..the ball touches or is touched by an 'opponent' and causes the dribbler to lose control....'

If that is the case if the ball touching a teammate would not qualify as 'ending' the dribble, then the situation would be considered a 'double-dribble' ?

That's mostly correct. The only thing wrong is that you need to change that last question mark to a period (and buy your partner a beer).

(When the ball acidentally bounces off a teammate, it's the same as an interrupted dribble. If the ball is then controlled in two hands, that ends the dribble.)

[bd41flpk]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

That's mostly correct. The only thing wrong is that you need to change that last question mark to a period (and buy your partner a beer).

(When the ball acidentally bounces off a teammate, it's the same as an interrupted dribble. If the ball is then controlled in two hands, that ends the dribble.)

Thanks much ! Totally makes sense....

Yes, next time I see my partner, I do owe him a beer !

Thanks and Happy Holidays.

Cheers !

[Rob1968]

Originally Posted by bd41flpk

Rule 14-5-4 Art 4 Letter (d):

Dribble ends when '..the ball touches or is touched by an 'opponent' and causes the dribbler to lose control....'

If that is the case if the ball touching a teammate would not qualify as 'ending' the dribble, then the situation would be considered a 'double-dribble' ?

The Rule citation you meant to give is 4-15-4 d.

[Valley Man]

https://forum.officiating.com/basket...tml#post944100

but you can INTENTIONALLY throw it off your teammate .. catch it .. and dribble without penalty

who would figure

[Adam]

Why was I thinking an interrupted dribble that touched a teammate ended the dribble?

[so cal lurker]

Originally Posted by Valley Man

https://forum.officiating.com/basket...tml#post944100

but you can INTENTIONALLY throw it off your teammate .. catch it .. and dribble without penalty

who would figure

The distinction is not intentional or not, but whether the initial dibble ended or not . . .