The play described below is provided for your review and discussion. The rulings given are based on NFHS rules. NCAA rulings may be different.
A-1 attempts to pass the ball to A-2. The ball bounces off A-2’s hand and A-2 bats the ball two more times before gaining control of the ball. A-2 took three steps while trying to gain control. At no time did the ball touch the floor.
Handle the situation.
This is legal play. In order to have a traveling violation, the player must have control of the ball. This situation is just a loose ball being batted by a player. The number of steps taken is irrelevant.
(References: 4-44)
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Very Good Play. If we know the Traveling Rule, we should easily get this Play correct.
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Wait for someone to get control of the ball. Loose ball so it’s still live.