2007-01-21 12:49:07 · 6 answers · asked by aiverson23@sbcglobal.net 1 in Sports ➔ Basketball
When you catch the ball, you can dribble as much as you want. But you can only take two steps without dribbling. Other wise, it is a travel.
2007-01-21 12:52:58 · answer #1 · answered by Philip P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It usually depends on the ref as well. Some are more strict than others. But when you go in for a lay-up when you dribble for the first time, you get two steps after that first dribble. For other things, you are supposed to have two as well, but again sometimes they are more strict about that for some reason. Just be careful so you don't get caught for the travel, make sure you come to a hard JUMPSTOP so it doesn't look like you took an extra step. Good Luck, and I hoped I helped ya out!
2007-01-22 21:30:21 · answer #2 · answered by *sue* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To answer briefly, as many as needed to get your shot off. Hopefully that is only a few dribbles. The objective of a triple threat move is to get to the rim for a layup or get close enough for an open jump shot.
Stay low in your triple threat position and be ready to dribble as you take that first step and push off that first step hard.
Too many dribbles will just slow you down.
2007-01-21 21:31:48 · answer #3 · answered by Bob T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, I don't know the term "triple threat" but the rule for a dribble is: When receiving the ball, the player having both feet firmly planted, determines his pivot foot. The player can not lift that pivot foot unless he starts his dribble, shoots, or passes. The ball must leave his/her hand prior to the pivot foot touching the floor. Pivot foot lifts, player steps on opposite foot, shoots/dribbles/passes before the pivot foot comes back down to floor.
Once a player starts the dribble he/she can continue to dribble unless he violates a shot clock rule or becomes closely guarded for a certain period of time.
2007-01-21 21:00:50 · answer #4 · answered by jmarvelous1943 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 more
2007-01-21 20:54:38 · answer #5 · answered by manoli 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you catch the ball you can dripple as long as you can before the 24 second shot clock ends. if you around layup distance you have 2 steps without dribbling but if you are not, you either pass or dribble. if you dont, thats traveling
2007-01-21 20:56:09 · answer #6 · answered by Chi Town Playa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋