fee ' PLAYING TERMS

 

ball between the centers at nearer free throw line, except
that the ball goes to center if it would have been center ball
had the free throw been unsuccessful) ;

j. After each free throw except the last when a multiple
throw is awarded.
If on a try for goal the ball is in the air when the signal is
sounded to indicate “dead ball,” the goal counts if made, except as
follows: If before the ball is in the air a foul or violation is made
by a player of the team throwing for goal from the field, the goal
does not count. Of course, if an Official declares “held ball,” the
goal does not count even if the ball is in the air when the whistle
sounds.
NOTE—If the ball strikes an Official who is inside the boundary

lines it is not dead but play continues as if the ball had not touched him.

* Ques.—If the ball is in the air on a try for field goal when the
timer’s signal sounds to end the period, and if the ball is subse-
quently touched, does the goal count if made? Ans.—If the ball
is touched by a teammate of the thrower, the goal does not count;
if touched by: an opponent, the goal counts if made.

SECTION 8. A Pivot takes place when a player who is holding

the ball steps once or more than once in any direc-
tion with the same foot, the other foot, called the pivot foot, being
kept at its point of contact with the floor.

SECTION 9. Running with the Ball (traveling) is progressing in
any direction in excess of prescribed limits while
holding the ball. The limits follow:

Item 1. A player who receives the ball while standing still may
pivot, using either foot as the pivot foot.

Item 2. A player who receives the ball while he is progressing
or upon completion of a dribble may use a two-count rhythm in
coming to a stop or in getting rid of the ball. The first count
occurs:

(a) As he receives the ball if either foot is touching the floor
at the time he receives it;
(b) As the foot touches the floor or as both feet touch the floor
simultaneously after he receives the ball if both feet are
- off the floor when he receives it.
The second count occurs when, after the count of one, either foot
touches the floor or both feet touch the floor simultaneously.