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What Is The Definition Of Traveling In Basketball?
1. This is a violation in basketball when the player who is holding the basketball moves one or both of their feet illegally. The most common way a player gets called for traveling is when they are holding the ball after picking up their dribble and they move their pivot foot. Another common way a player is called for traveling is when they take three or more steps when not dribbling the ball.
When a player is charged with traveling, the other team is then awarded the ball and must take the ball out of bounds near the place of violation.
Examples Of How Traveling Is Used In Commentary
1. The point guard slashes to the basket and scores, but has the basket called off when he takes one too many steps and is called for traveling.
Is Catching An Air Ball Traveling?
Although it may seem that it is legal to catch your own airball, it is not. If a player shoots an air ball, that player may not be the first person who touches the ball. If they do catch their own air ball, that player will then be charged with traveling and a turnover. However, if a player shoots an airball and their teammate is the first player to touch the ball, that is legal. However, if the ball does not touch the rim, the shot clock does not reset since rules state that the ball must hit the rim in order for the shot clock to reset.
SportsLingo Goes The Extra-Inch With The Meaning Of Traveling
There are multiple ways that a player can be charged with traveling. Here are some examples of how the traveling violation may occur:
- The player in possession of the ball drags their pivot foot.
- The player in possession of the ball lifts their pivot foot then puts in back on the floor, while not dribbling the ball.
- The player in possession of the ball jumps and returns to the ground without releasing the ball.
It is one thing to note that it is not traveling in NCAA play when a player falls to the ground with the ball. In NBA play, it is considered traveling.
Sport The Term Is Used
1. Basketball
Also Seen As:
1. Air ball
Also Known As:
1. Walking
2. Steps
3. Travel
