started a dribble?

[jeremy341a]

What if there is a pass a player can't reach with both hands so the purposefully slap the ball down then catch it after a bounce. I have been considering thus a dribble. Would this not be because the haven't controlled the ball. I am not talking about a fumble.

[just another ref]

A good test for what is control, which has often been mentioned here, is if, during this random batting of the ball, the coach asked for timeout, would you give it to him?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by jeremy341a

What if there is a pass a player can't reach with both hands so the purposefully slap the ball down then catch it after a bounce. I have been considering thus a dribble. Would this not be because the haven't controlled the ball. I am not talking about a fumble.

This is judgment, and it's not always black and white. If it's just a quick slap of the ball down and he catches it immediately, it's not likely a dribble in my game. You could judge it different, though.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by jeremy341a

What if there is a pass a player can't reach with both hands so the purposefully slap the ball down then catch it after a bounce. I have been considering thus a dribble. Would this not be because the haven't controlled the ball. I am not talking about a fumble.

Usually (93.5%) this is NOT a dribble -- despite all the players / coaches / fans who immediately scream "dead, dead, dead ..."