Playing the Ball
1: throw, catch, stop, push or hit the ball using hands, arms, head, torso, thighs and knees.
2. hold the ball for a maximum of 3 seconds when lying on the floor.
3. take a max of 3 steps with the ball. AND A STEP IS:
a: any pivotal movement is considered a step.
b: when a player catches the ball on one foot, when the second foot touches that is one step.
c: a player after a jump touches the floor with one foot only, and then hopes on the same foot or touches down with the other foot is considered a step.
d: a player after a jump touches the floor with both feet simultaneously, and then lifts one foot and puts it down again, that is considered a step.
4. play the ball while standing or running while:
a: bouncing the ball once and catching it again with both hands.
b: dribbling the ball, and then catching or picking it up with one or both hands.
c: rolling the ball on hte floor repeatedly with one hand, and then catch or pick it up with both hands.
5: move the ball from one hand to another
6: play the ball while kneeling, sitting or lying on the floor.
1: after the ball is under player control, to touch it more than once, unless it has touched the floor, another player or goal in the meantime. (it is permitted if the ball is being 'fumbled' though)
2: touch the ball with a foot or leg below the knee, except when the ball has been thrown there by an opponent.
Play continues if the ball touches a referee on the court.
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