Mavric Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 When he picks up the ball, neither of his feet are on the ground, so when his first foot comes down, that establishes his pivot foot. Then he takes 2 steps for the layup. Questionable, but not a travel by the rules. You get 2 steps on a layup as long as the steps are continuous into the shot. That's the difference between what the rule book says and what is being allowed. You get 2 steps on a layup. You're taught that from the first time you dribble a basketball. Not sure where the confusion lies there. Depends on when you are counting the steps. The rule book says two steps - one with each foot. By your first post, you said he get to put his first foot down then take two steps. E.g., if you put your left foot down you can step with your left then with your right. That is traveling as you cannot lift your pivot foot then put it back down again. However, the NBA admitted they are allowing an extra step from what the rule book states. Quote Link to comment
HuskerShark Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 When he picks up the ball, neither of his feet are on the ground, so when his first foot comes down, that establishes his pivot foot. Then he takes 2 steps for the layup. Questionable, but not a travel by the rules. You get 2 steps on a layup as long as the steps are continuous into the shot. That's the difference between what the rule book says and what is being allowed. You get 2 steps on a layup. You're taught that from the first time you dribble a basketball. Not sure where the confusion lies there. Depends on when you are counting the steps. The rule book says two steps - one with each foot. By your first post, you said he get to put his first foot down then take two steps. E.g., if you put your left foot down you can step with your left then with your right. That is traveling as you cannot lift your pivot foot then put it back down again. However, the NBA admitted they are allowing an extra step from what the rule book states. Yes you can. Quote Link to comment
beanman Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 I found a gif of him taking 4-5 steps against the Celtics on a post play. It's atrocious. But it's too large a file to post and I never found it on youtube. I recall a specific play of Jordan's when he traveled on a baseline spin move and I remember being pissed that they put it on one of his highlight videos (Above and Beyond I think). That was about the only time I remember Jordan taking advantage of the rules was on that play. He was definitely an aggressive defender, but the rules kinda allowed that back then. Definitely made it tougher on the offensive guy. Quote Link to comment
beanman Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Dude. Even Tim Donaghy or whatever his name is shows examples of Lebron doing this where a travel should have been called. Quote Link to comment
beanman Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Try this: http://www.nba.com/videorulebook/category.html?cid=72 Quote Link to comment
Landlord Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 That is traveling as you cannot lift your pivot foot then put it back down again. Yes you can. Quote Link to comment
HuskerShark Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Watch this video. This is how every kid is supposed to be taught how to do a layup. On a right-handed layup, you pick the ball up when your left foot hits the floor (which is your pivot foot) and then you step with your right foot, then step with your left and jump off of it. Yes, you can lift your pivot foot and put it back down. Quote Link to comment
Landlord Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Watch this video. This is how every kid is supposed to be taught how to do a layup. On a right-handed layup, you pick the ball up when your left foot hits the floor (which is your pivot foot) and then you step with your right foot, then step with your left and jump off of it. Yes, you can lift your pivot foot and put it back down. In this example, the right foot is the pivot foot. Your first step after ending your dribble (not simultaneous) is your established pivot foot. Quote Link to comment
HuskerShark Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Watch this video. This is how every kid is supposed to be taught how to do a layup. On a right-handed layup, you pick the ball up when your left foot hits the floor (which is your pivot foot) and then you step with your right foot, then step with your left and jump off of it. Yes, you can lift your pivot foot and put it back down. In this example, the right foot is the pivot foot. Your first step after ending your dribble (not simultaneous) is your established pivot foot. Um.... No. Quote Link to comment
HuskerShark Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 I really have no desire to get into a pissing match. But I can tell you with 100% certainty that your understanding of pivot foots and traveling in this instance is wrong. Quote Link to comment
beanman Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Huskershark = Husker99 Quote Link to comment
ADS Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Hey guys, Did you know football season is only a couple of weeks away. So who gives a sh#t about basketball? Thanks, ADS 1 Quote Link to comment
HuskerShark Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Huskershark = Husker99 Quote Link to comment
Lyons in the Sea of Red. Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Bron is still a beast Quote Link to comment
beanman Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Bron is still a beast sure, but gets away with a ton of sh#t. and his flopping forces me to lose the little shred of respect i had left for him. Quote Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.