Can you dribble after stopping?

He may not even be the first player to touch the ball after he has re-established a position inbounds. A player may not dribble a second time after he has voluntarily ended his first dribble.
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What can a player do after they have stopped dribbling?

If you stop dribbling you have to pass it to another player or shoot the ball. If you start dribbling again, this is called double dribbling. Offensive players are not allowed to stay in the free throw lane, or key, for more than three seconds.
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Can you dribble after picking up the ball?

Once a player picks up their dribble, they are not able to begin dribbling again or a double dribble will be called and the defense will receive the ball.
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When dribbling stopping and then dribbling again the violation is?

A double dribble in basketball is a personal violation given to a player that either uses two hands to dribble, or stops with the ball and starts dribbling again. It is a dead ball turnover, meaning the opposing team gets the ball out of bounds wherever the infraction occurred.
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Can you take 3 steps while dribbling?

There is no limit to the number of steps a player may take when the ball is not in contact with his hand. You can take as many steps as you like when you are dribbling as long as the ball is not in contact with your hand.
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Is double dribble real?

A double dribble violation is an illegal ball motion that generally involves a player pausing while dribbling and then starting again.
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Can you take 2 steps after stopping?

b. A player who receives the ball while he is progressing or upon completion of a dribble, may take two steps in coming to a stop, passing or shooting the ball. A player who receives the ball while he is progressing must release the ball to start his dribble before his second step.
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Can NBA players take 3 steps?

In the NBA and FIBA, players are also given a "gather step". When a player has taken more than three steps without the ball being dribbled, a traveling violation is called.
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Can you jump stop then take two steps?

You cannot take two steps after a 1-2 jump stop, but you can take one step if it is with the non-pivot foot.
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What is illegal dribbling basketball?

Illegal Dribble

Dribbling is when the ball is bounced with one hand onto the floor. Putting two hands on the ball ends the dribble. The player can change the hand they are dribbling with, but after the ball hits one hand it must hit the floor next to be a valid dribble.
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What NBA players Cannot do?

For example, the standard NBA contract specifically prohibits boxing, professional wrestling, motorcycling, moped-riding, auto-racing, sky-diving and hang-gliding.
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What is 8 seconds rule in basketball?

8 second rule

When a team gains possession of the ball, they need to move the ball into the opposing team's half of the court within 8 seconds.
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Can you pivot after a pro hop?

When receiving a pass with a jump-stop, you can pivot after the jump-stop and either foot can become the pivot foot.
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Can you pivot after dribbling?

Once a player stops dribbling and picks up his dribble, they can only pivot, shoot, or pass the ball.
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Can you lift your pivot foot to shoot?

You may raise your pivot foot to shoot or pass, provided the ball leaves your hands before the pivot foot returns to the court. When executing a dribble, however, you must ensure that the ball leaves your dribbling hand before the pivot foot leaves the court.
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Is the Euro step legal?

The NBA rulebook established a two-step rule in 2009, which permits a ball handler to take two steps in performing a layup or dunk. Since the Euro step is an offensive move that does not exceed the allotted two steps, it does not constitute a traveling violation.
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Is James Harden Stepback a travel?

The James Harden Step Back doesn't always get called a travel by NBA referees. Zach Zarba, a 15-year NBA referee, is here to weigh in on whether or not the move is a travel. He takes a hint from when the ball is gathered.
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Can you dribble after a pump fake?

In basketball, a pump fake, or shot fake, is a fake shot attempt. It is a move used by an offensive player with the ball to get his/her defender off balance, off the ground, or generally out of the way. If a pump fake works, then the offensive player will have an open window to shoot, dribble, or pass the ball.
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Why do NBA players take 3 steps?

EVIDENCE OF WHY "3 STEPS" ARE LEGAL:

Quote from NBA Rulebook. You're allowed 2 steps upon completion of a dribble, so if you dribble while pushing off of one foot it is not counted toward one of your 2 allowed steps.
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How many seconds do you have to shoot the ball before you get a shot clock violation?

In the NBA the shot clock is set to 24 seconds while in the NCAA it is 30 seconds. The shot clock in basketball keeps track of how long the team on offense can possess the ball before they have to shoot it. The shot clock was invented so that teams would play the game at a quicker pace.
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When can you start dribbling again?

A player may not dribble a second time after he has voluntarily ended his first dribble. A player who is dribbling may not put any part of his hand under the ball and (1) carry it from one point to another or (2) bring it to a pause and then continue to dribble again.
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Is there a 5 second rule in basketball?

A player shall not hold the ball for 5 seconds or dribble the ball for five seconds while closely guarded. A player is considered to be closely guarded if they have control of the ball in the front court, and is guarded by an opponent who is within 6 feet of the player with possession.
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Is Hop Step illegal?

However the case of so-called 'Hop step' has become violation as it is also a violation in the NBA. This means: A player may not touch the floor consecutively with the same foot or both feet after ending his dribble or gaining control of the ball.
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