In basketball, which of the following is considered a violation?
ADribbling the ball
BPassing to a teammate
CRunning without dribbling the ball
DShooting from outside the arc
Answer:
C. Running without dribbling the ball
Read Explanation:
Traveling Violation
- The act of moving one or both feet illegally without dribbling the ball is officially termed as Traveling.
- According to the FIBA (International Basketball Federation) and NBA rules, a player holding a live ball must dribble, pass, or shoot.
- Pivot Foot Rules: A player who catches the ball while standing still or moving is allowed to establish a pivot foot. Lifting this pivot foot before releasing the ball for a pass or shot constitutes a violation.
- Step Limit: In modern rules, a player is generally allowed two steps after gathering the ball to come to a stop, pass, or shoot. Taking additional steps without dribbling results in a turnover.
- Related Violations:
- Double Dribble: Dribbling the ball, stopping, and then dribbling again, or dribbling with both hands simultaneously.
- Carry (Palming): Placing a hand underneath the ball while dribbling, effectively stopping the dribble and restarting it.
- Backcourt Violation: Returning the ball from the frontcourt to the backcourt after the team has already established frontcourt control.
- In the event of a traveling violation, the referee blows the whistle, and the ball is awarded to the opposing team for a throw-in at the nearest sideline or baseline.