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RULES 2017+

ART 25 TRAVELLING

Version 1.0 / 30 August 2017

OBR 2017

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FIBA Referee Department

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  1. Symbols & Definitions (slides 5-6)
  2. OBR- Rule (slides 7-14)
  3. Stationary player (slides 15-23)
  4. Moving player (slides 24-41)

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INDEX

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SYMBOLS &

DEFINITIONS

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PLAYER CONTROLS THE BALL

FOOT ON THE FLOOR OR

BOTH FEET ON THE FLOOR

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STATIONARY FOOT

ON THE FLOOR

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FOOT IN THE AIR

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FIRST STEP

TOUCHING THE FLOOR

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SECOND STEP

TOUCHING THE FLOOR

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CONTROLS THE BALL IN THE AIR

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PIVOT FOOT

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SYMBOLS & DEFINITIONS

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ART 25

TRAVELING RULE

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ART. 25 RULE (1)

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25.1 Definition

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25.1.1. Travelling is the illegal movement of one foot or both feet beyond the limits outlined in this article, in any direction, while holding a live ball on the playing court.

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25.1.2 A pivot is the legal movement in which a player who is holding a live ball on the playing court steps once or more than once in any direction with the same foot, while the other foot, called the pivot foot, is kept at its point of contact with the floor.

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ART. 25 RULE (2)

25.2.1.

Establishing a pivot foot by a player who catches a live ball on the playing court:

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  • A player who catches the ball while standing with both feet on the floor:

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  • The moment one foot is lifted, the other foot becomes the pivot foot.
  • To start a dribble, the pivot foot may not be lifted before the ball is released from the hand(s).
  • To pass or shoot for a field goal, the player may jump off a pivot foot, but neither foot may be returned to the floor before the ball is released from the hand(s).

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ART. 25 RULE (3)

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  • A player who catches 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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    • If receiving the ball the player shall release the ball to start his dribble before his second step.
    • The first step occurs when one foot or both feet, touch the floor after gaining control of the ball.
    • The second step occurs after the first step when the other foot touches the floor, or both feet touch the floor simultaneously.
    • If the player who comes to a stop on his first step has both feet on the floor or they touch the floor simultaneously he may pivot using either foot as his pivot foot. If he then jumps with both feet no foot may return to the floor before the ball is released from the hand(s).

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ART. 25 RULE (4)

    • If a player lands with one foot he may only pivot using that foot.
    • If a player jumps off one foot on the first step he may land with both feet simultaneously for the second step. In this situation, the player may not pivot with either foot. If one foot or both feet then leave the floor no foot may return to the floor before the ball is released from the hand(s).
    • If both feet are off the floor and the player lands on both feet simultaneously, the moment one foot is lifted, the other foot becomes the pivot foot.
    • 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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ART. 25 RULE (5)

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25.2.2. A player falling, lying or sitting on the floor:

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    • It is legal when a player falls and slides on the floor while holding the ball or, while lying or sitting on the floor, gains control of the ball.
    • It is a violation if the player then rolls or attempts to stand up while holding the ball.

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THE PRINCIPLE CHANGE - ART. 25 TRAVELLING�WHILE -> AFTER

OLD:

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WHILE gaining control of the ball

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2017+ NEW:

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AFTER gaining control of the ball

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THE PRINCIPLE CHANGE - ART. 25 TRAVELLING�“ZERO STEP”

Using a term “zero step” is only for the sake of the clarity in training the referees. It is not mentioned in the rule text.

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Zero

When control of the ball

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One

Next foot touches the floor after the control

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Two

Next foot touches the floor after first step

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1. Receives the ball while

standing with both feet on

the floor.

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ART. 25 TRAVELLING

25.2.1 Establishing a pivot foot by a player who catches a live ball on the playing court:

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  • A player who catches the ball while standing with both feet on the floor:

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  1. The moment one foot is lifted, the other foot becomes the pivot foot.
  2. To start a dribble, the pivot foot may not be lifted before the ball is released from the hand(s).
  3. To pass or shoot for a field goal, the player may jump off a pivot foot, but neither foot may be returned to the floor before the ball is released from the hand(s).

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NO CHANGE

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1a. WHILE STANDING WITH BOTH FEET ON THE FLOOR

A PLAYER WHO CATCHES THE BALL WITH BOTH FEET ON THE FLOOR

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OR

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1a. WHILE STANDING WITH BOTH FEET ON THE FLOOR

A PLAYER WHO CATCHES A LIVE BALL

If both feet are off the floor and the player lands on both feet simultaneously,

The moment one foot is lifted, the other foot becomes the pivot foot.

LEGAL

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1a. WHILE STANDING

LEGAL

To pass or shoot for a field goal, the player may jump off a pivot foot, but neither foot may be returned to the floor before the ball is released from the hand(s).

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1a. WHILE STANDING

ILLEGAL

To pass or shoot for a field goal, the player may jump off a pivot foot, but neither foot may be returned to the floor before the ball is released from the hand(s).

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1b. START DRIBBLE - STATIONARY

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To start a dribble, the pivot foot may not be lifted before the ball is released from the hand(s).

LEGAL

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1b. START DRIBBLE - STATIONARY

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To start a dribble, the pivot foot may not be lifted before the ball is released from the hand(s).

ILLEGAL

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1b. START DRIBBLE - STATIONARY

ILLEGAL

To start a dribble, the pivot foot may not be lifted before the ball is released from the hand(s). The images below demonstrate an illegal start of a dribble when stationary.

The video TV.1B.1 is an example of the illegal action.

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2. CATCHES THE BALL

WHILE PROGRESSING OR UPON COMPLETION OF A DRIBBLE

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1st ACTION

0 STEP

2nd ACTION

1 STEP

3rd ACTION

2 STEP

NO STOP

If a player lands with one foot first he may only pivot using that foot.

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2S

2S

1S

1S

2a. GENERAL PRINCIPLE

CONTROL –> FIRST STEP –> SECOND STEP

The second step occurs after the first step when the other foot touches the floor, or both feet touch the floor simultaneously

The first step occurs when one foot or both feet, touch the floor after gaining control of the ball.

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Gaining control of the ball.

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1st ACTION

0 STEP

1st ACTION

0 STEP

NO STOP

WHEN GAINING CONTROL THE BALL

2a. GENERAL PRINCIPLE

GAINING CONTROL OF THE BALL (FLOOR)

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1st ACTION

0 STEP

1st ACTION

0 STEP

BALL IN THE AIR

WHEN GAINING CONTROL OF THE BALL IN THE AIR

2a. GENERAL PRINCIPLE

GAINING CONTROL OF THE BALL (AIR)

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2b. START DRIBBLE - WHILE MOVING

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If receiving the ball the player shall release the ball (1) to start his dribble before his second step (2).

LEGAL

1st ACTION

0 STEP

2nd ACTION

1 STEP

WHEN GAINING CONTROL THE BALL

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RELEASE THE BALL before 2nd step

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1st ACTION

0 STEP

2nd ACTION

1 STEP

3rd ACTION

2 STEP

NO STOP

If a player lands with one foot first he may only pivot using that foot.

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2S

2S

1S

1S

The second step occurs after the first step when the other foot touches the floor, or both feet touch the floor simultaneously

The first step occurs when one foot or both feet, touch the floor after gaining control of the ball.

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Gaining control of the ball.

RELEASE THE BALL

2b. START DRIBBLE - WHILE MOVING

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2b. START DRIBBLE - WHILE MOVING

Left FOOT

Gaining control (1st action / 0 step)

RIGHT FOOT

(2nd action / 1 step)

Release the ball before the

2nd step (LEFT)

(3rd action)

LEGAL

The videos

TV.2B.1 & TV.2B.2 are examples of the legal actions.

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1st ACTION

0 STEP

2nd ACTION

1 STEP

2nd ACTION

1 STEP

NO STOP

If a player lands with one foot first he may only pivot using that foot.

FREE PIVOT FOOT

2c. GENERAL PRINCIPLE

COMPLETION OF A DRIBBLE / 1 STEP

The first step occurs when one foot or both feet, touch the floor after gaining control of the ball.

LEGAL

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Move to the next slide for the 2nd step

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1st ACTION

0 STEP

2nd ACTION

1 STEP

3rd ACTION

2 STEP

NO STOP

If a player lands with one foot first he may only pivot using that foot.

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2S

2S

1S

1S

The second step occurs after the first step when the other foot touches the floor, or both feet touch the floor simultaneously

LEGAL

2c. GENERAL PRINCIPLE

COMPLETION OF A DRIBBLE / 2 STEP

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1st ACTION

0 STEP

2nd ACTION

1 STEP

AFTER GAINING CONTROL OF THE BALL

3rd ACTION

2 STEP

NO STOP

PIVOT FOOT

PASSING OR SHOOTING

LEGAL

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2c. GENERAL PRINCIPLE

COMPLETION OF A DRIBBLE

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1st ACTION – O STEP

LEFT

2nd ACTION – 1 STEP

RIGHT - PIVOT FOOT

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3rd ACTION – 2 STEP

LEFT

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2c. GENERAL PRINCIPLE

COMPLETION OF A DRIBBLE / LAY-UP

The video TV.2C.1 is an example of the legal action.

LEGAL

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1st ACTION – O STEP

LEFT

2nd ACTION – 1 STEP

RIGHT - PIVOT FOOT

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3rd ACTION – 2 STEP

LEFT

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2c. GENERAL PRINCIPLE

PASS-NO DRIBBLE / LAY-UP

The videos TV.2C.2 & TV.2C.3 are examples of the legal actions.

LEGAL

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1st ACTION

0 STEP

2nd ACTION

1 STEP

NO STOP

PIVOT FOOT – FREE

If both feet are off the floor and the player lands on both feet simultaneously, the moment one foot is lifted, the other foot becomes the pivot foot

If the player who comes to a stop on his first step has both feet on the floor or they touch the floor simultaneously he may pivot using either foot as his pivot foot. If he then jumps with both feet no foot may return to the floor before the ball is released from the hand(s).

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STOP

2d. GENERAL PRINCIPLE / COMPLETION OF A DRIBBLE

Stop on the first step

LEGAL

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1st ACTION

0 STEP

2nd ACTION

1 STEP

AFTER GAINING CONTROL THE BALL

3rd ACTION

2 STEP

NO STOP

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NO PIVOT FOOT

If a player jumps off one foot on the first step he may land with both feet simultaneously for the second step. In this situation, the player may not pivot with either foot. If one or both feet then leave the floor no foot may return to the floor before the ball is released from the hand(s).

LEGAL

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2d. GENERAL PRINCIPLE / COMPLETION OF A DRIBBLE

Stop on the second step

STOP

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1st ACTION

0 STEP

2nd ACTION

1 STEP

3rd ACTION

2 STEP

NO STOP

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NO PIVOT FOOT

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ILLEGAL

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If a player jumps off one foot on the first step he may land with both feet simultaneously for the second step. In this situation, the player may not pivot with either foot. If one foot or both feet then leave the floor no foot may return to the floor before the ball is released from the hand(s).

2d. GENERAL PRINCIPLE / COMPLETION OF A DRIBBLE

Stop on the second step

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1st ACTION

0 STEP

2nd ACTION

1 STEP

3rd ACTION

2 STEP

NO STOP

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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.

Left

Left

2E. GENERAL PRINCIPLE

CONSECUTIVELY WITH THE SAME FOOT

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ILLEGAL

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ILLEGAL

1st ACTION – O STEP

RIGHT

2nd ACTION – 1 STEP

RIGHT - ILLEGAL

2E. GENERAL PRINCIPLE

CONSECUTIVELY WITH THE SAME FOOT

The video TV.2E.1 is an example of the illegal action.

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2F. SPIN MOVE

LEGAL

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2f. SPIN MOVE

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2

LEFT

RIGHT

1st step

LEFT

2nd step

CONTROL THE BALL 1st ACTION – O STEP

PIVOT FOOT

2nd ACTION – 1 STEP

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3rd ACTION – 2 STEP

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DRIBBLING

LEGAL

The video TV.2F.1 is an example of the legal action.

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