Can you take 2 steps after dribbling?

No. If you pick up a dribble with both feet planted, then you cannot take two steps. The trick is to pick up the dribble just before you start taking the two steps, making the first step the pivot foot, thus a legal move.

Can you stop dribbling and start 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.

What happens if you stop dribbling the ball and take another step?

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. If he jumps with both feet he must release the ball before either foot touches the floor.

Is sliding your feet a travel?

Traveling (part 2): Player dives across the floor to gather in a loose ball and slides several feet once control of the ball is attained. By rule, this is not a travel. There are restrictions on what the player can and cannot do while in control and laying on the floor.

Is Sliding allowed in basketball?

How do you learn how to dribble a basketball?

Learning how to dribble a basketball is usually the very first skill a player will learn. It’s easy enough to bounce the ball up and down while standing still… But when a player’s trying to figure out how to: Keep their head up to see teammates. Move around the court. Protect the ball from the defense.

Can you kick the ball out of bounds in basketball?

If it was an offensive player, a made shot will not count. If it was a defensive player, a missed shot will not count and the shooter will get another try. Players are not allowed to intentionally kick the ball. If a defensive player kicks the ball, the offensive team will get it out of bounds.

How do you defend a shot in basketball?

Tall defenders will attempt to block the shot during the upward shooting motion or as the ball leaves the offensive player’s hands. To prevent this, the offensive players must use their non-shooting hands to protect the ball and increase the likelihood of getting fouled.

What happens if you don’t touch the ball first in basketball?

A player who falls to the floor while holding the ball, or while coming to a stop, may not gain an advantage by sliding. A player who attempts a field goal may not be the first to touch the ball if it fails to touch the backboard, basket ring or another player.