Can you take 2 steps and stop in basketball?
Can you take 2 steps and stop in basketball? A player who receives the ball while he is progressing or upon completion of a dribble, may take two steps in coming to a stop, passing or shooting the ball. A player who receives the ball while he is progressing must release the ball to start his dribble before his second step.
Can you dribble after a pump fake?
Yes, you may dribble the ball after a pump fake in basketball as long as you have not already dribbled. If you have already dribbled the ball and have it in both hands, the player may not dribble it a second time. This will result in a violation and the ball will be turned over to the other team.
What is a pump faker?
Definition of pump fake
: a fake in which a player simulates throwing a pass (as in football) or taking a shot (as in basketball) Other Words from pump fake Example Sentences Learn More About pump fake.
