How many steps are allowed by rule in today’s game? I just saw an A&M player on slow motion replay take three full steps after his last dribble before shooting a layup. I may be wrong but I believe that in my day, admittedly a very long time ago, we were allowed one and a half.
Steps allowed
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It’s three in the NBA, that first step is considered a “zero step” don’t ask. College has at times followed by the NBA, but I think it’s supposed to be just 2 in college.
I watched a video a couple of years ago that explained how the James Harden step back three is actually legal. In short, he takes two quick steps back as the ball is coming up to his hands and another two steps back after he gets the ball in hand. The ball isn’t in his hands on those first two steps so it’s not traveling.
I watched a video a couple of years ago that explained how the James Harden step back three is actually legal. In short, he takes two quick steps back as the ball is coming up to his hands and another two steps back after he gets the ball in hand. The ball isn’t in his hands on those first two steps so it’s not traveling.
Well in my day (shortly after the last Ice Age), we were only allowed 2 steps and it was strictly enforced. Now days you can take as many as you need to get open or reach the basket. For example: This guy ran for a first down!
The Eurostep frequently looks like they take 3 steps to me , but I guess it’s just my aging eyes.
Years ago I volunteered to serve as the primary referee for a basketball game at the Exceptional Foundation in Homewood. Traveling and double dribbling were just part of the game and I had to use my judgment as to what to call. To make matters more complicated, the opponent was the Alabama School for the Deaf so when I called something on them I had to chase the player down and make eye contact. My fat ass was exhausted.
Years ago I volunteered to serve as the primary referee for a basketball game at the Exceptional Foundation in Homewood. Traveling and double dribbling were just part of the game and I had to use my judgment as to what to call. To make matters more complicated, the opponent was the Alabama School for the Deaf so when I called something on them I had to chase the player down and make eye contact. My fat ass was exhausted.
If 3sec lane rule was I forced Drew Timmie would average 5points per game🤣
Sometimes it looks like more steps than it is. Sometimes they legit travel without even making a move and they don’t call it though. But a lot these guys are so long and fast and athletic that it just looks worse sometimes than it is.
And there just isn’t a post game anymore. So 3 seconds isn’t something that’s paid much attention to.
And there just isn’t a post game anymore. So 3 seconds isn’t something that’s paid much attention to.
You don’t get anything if you have the ball and start a dribble. I never see what they’re calling
