Can you take two steps after you stop dribbling?

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 you take 2 steps without dribbling?

No, you cannot take two steps in basketball without dribbling the ball.
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How many steps can I take when I am not dribbling?

When a player has taken more than three steps without the ball being dribbled, a traveling violation is called. In 2018, FIBA revised the rule so that one can take a "gather step" before taking the two steps. A travel can also be called via carrying or an unestablished pivot foot.
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What must you do after you stop dribbling?

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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Can we take 3 steps without dribbling?

No, you can't take two steps before dribbling, you do have to dribble.
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Is 3 Step layup legal?

At first glance, it sure looks like Harden is taking three steps before he scores the ball, which would be against the rules and should be whistled as a travel. But if you look at the NBA rule book and watch the play again, it's pretty clear this isn't traveling. It's a totally legal move.
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How many steps do I take to lay up?

“A layup is the action of a player dribbling towards the hoop, taking two steps, and then laying the basketball into the hoop off the backboard.” For a traditional layup — this is correct.
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Can you hop step then pivot?

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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What happens when you stop dribbling in basketball?

When you have stopped dribbling one of your feet will become your pivot foot. You cannot move your pivot foot or lift it off of the ground. If you do, this is called traveling. You only get to dribble once in basketball.
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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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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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Why is eurostep not a travel?

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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What is the walk rule in basketball?

Walking in basketball is a dribbling violation that occurs when a player illegally moves with possession of the ball, like when a player moves their pivot foot or moves without dribbling. A walking violation results in a turnover. Walking can also be referred to as traveling.
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Can you step back and dribble?

Players may also use a step back move to put the defender at a disadvantage. As they land on their back foot they keep the dribble alive, but lift their shoulders and head, as if they are stopping. If the defender lunges at them, they can then dribble past, pushing off strongly from their back foot.
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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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How important is dribbling in basketball?

In basketball, dribbling is a fundamental skill in which a player uses one hand to continuously bounce the ball on the court. Dribbling helps you control the ball, advance it toward the hoop, and create distance between you and your defender.
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What is the dribble rule?

1) The player must bounce, or dribble, the ball with one hand while moving both feet. If, at any time, both hands touch the ball or the player stops dribbling, the player must only move one foot. The foot that is stationary is called the pivot foot. 2) The basketball player can only take one turn at dribbling.
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Can you take 2 steps after pro hop?

Here's the two relevant rules: "A progressing player who jumps off one foot on the first step may land with both feet simultaneously for the second step. In this situation, the player may not pivot with either foot and if one or both feet leave the floor the ball must be released before either returns to the floor."
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Can you pro hop then take 2 steps?

You are allowed to jump twice, once as a hop step, and the second to shoot, you just can't land the second jump. In the 2017 playoffs lebron got called for a travel where he jumped in the air, looked for a man to pass to but couldn't find one and landed on the ground without passing it.
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Can you jump stop and 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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Can you take 2 steps after a pivot?

a. A player who receives the ball while standing still may pivot, using either foot as the pivot foot. 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.
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Can you take a layup without dribbling?

It's only legal if you're on the move. If you're moving such running, cutting, or going toward the basket then you can take two steps without dribbling to take a lay up or take a jump shot. If you were on the move while catching the ball, you can also take two steps after catching the ball to come to a full stop.
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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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When did the NBA allow 2 steps?

While the Euro step was in common use in the NBA before 2009, it did not become technically legal until 2009.
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