Is it OK when dribbling a basketball to lose control of it?

A player who has already completed their dribble and puts both hands on the ball but doesn't control it, accidentally drops or fumbles the ball, it touches the floor and the player regains control of it again by picking it up. This is perfectly legal and no violation has occurred.
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Why do I keep losing the ball when dribbling?

If you're trying to dribble the ball and control it while you move, you mustn't use your palms. When you do, the force of your palm might not push the ball the way you want it to. And eventually, you're going to lose the ball to your opponent.
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Are you allowed to dribble stop and then dribble 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 it a double dribble if you lose possession?

Art. 24.2 of the FIBA rules provides that: A player shall not dribble for a second time after his first dribble has ended unless between the 2 dribbles he has lost control of a live ball on the playing court because of: A shot for a field goal.
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What is an illegal dribble in 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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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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What are the 5 violations in basketball?

Violations describe breaches of basic rules like dribbling, bringing the ball up the court, or passing the ball inbounds.
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Goaltending, Interference, and Other Violations
  • Goaltending or basket interference.
  • Kicking the ball.
  • Striking the ball with a fist.
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Why is double dribbling illegal?

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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What team that has possession of the basketball is on?

A team has possession of the ball when they are on offense, while the team without possession is on defense.
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When a player shoots the ball and it bounces off the backboard and into the hoop?

Bank Shot: The ball bounces off the backboard and into the basket.
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How do you dribble properly?

How to Dribble a Basketball
  1. Keep your head up and your eyes on the game. ...
  2. Extend your arm and snap your wrists to send the ball into the ground.
  3. Use your fingers, not your palm, to control the ball.
  4. Do not bounce the ball too high while dribbling.
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How do you dribble good?

  1. Use your fingertips. Don't slap the ball with your palm, but rather, focus your attention on the tips of your fingers. ...
  2. Keep your hand on top of the ball. ...
  3. Keep the ball low. ...
  4. Be aware of where the ball bounces. ...
  5. Keep your body between your defender and the ball. ...
  6. Look up. ...
  7. Change your speed. ...
  8. Don't stop.
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Is it hard to palm a basketball?

It is true that palming a basketball will be challenging for a lot of people, and unfortunately impossible for some. Hand size plays a very important role in trying to do this. What is this? The general minimum hand size where you can comfortably palm a ball is a 7.5” hand length and 8 1/4” hand span.
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What is power dribbling?

A power dribble in basketball is when a player forcefully dribbles the ball and drives to the basket.
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How can you keep control of the ball when dribbling past an opponent?

Using Moves to Get Past a Defender. Approach the defender while dribbling with the outside of your foot. When you dribble into pressure, it's best to keep the ball close to you, dribbling with the outside of your foot. This helps you maintain ball control and gives you the flexibility to go into many different moves.
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What should you not do in basketball?

When you are on the court, there are certain things you should not do.
  • Shoot on your own basket: If you make it, the other team will get two points.
  • Move without dribbling: Any time you have the ball and want to move around the court, you must dribble. ...
  • Ignore your coach: Always listen to your coach.
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What is not allowed in basketball?

Rules of Basketball

Once a player puts two hands on the ball (not including catching the ball) they cannot then dribble or move with the ball and the ball must be passed or shot.
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Is hitting the hand a foul in basketball?

The hand is considered “part of the ball” when it is in contact with the ball. Therefore, contact on that part of the hand by a defender while it is in contact with the ball is not illegal.
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What are the 7 common offensive mistakes made in basketball?

Common Basketball Mistakes
  • Traveling. A player can only travel while holding the ball. ...
  • Pivot Foot. ...
  • Self-Pass. ...
  • High Dribble. ...
  • Kicking the Ball. ...
  • Edges of the Backboard. ...
  • Ball Lodged in the Backboard. ...
  • Ten Second Half-Court Violation.
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Can you switch hands while dribbling in basketball?

NBA rules today state that this is not legal. Is this legal under NFHS/NCAA rules? He tosses the ball behind his back with his right hand and then continues his dribble with his left hand. At no point does he ever touch the ball with both hands simultaneously.
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