Is the Step-Through/Up&Under a Travel? 

“Lift”

It hop

U can jump off pivot and land on the non pivot

If you read all 3 rules, and try to understand them, that is not a bad thing.

you can only hop off pivot foot when the other foot never touched the floor. when both feet touched the ground after establishing a pivot you can no longer jump or hop and land without releasing the ball.

2 clips they jumped off of one but you have to slow it down. Here are many examples where it is not called. I think the sample size of called travels are very little. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vCbAtpVNxjw.html&ab_channel=RefereeUniversity

@@refereeuniversity awesome compilation!! This is exactly what I've been looking for. Thanks a lot!

@@refereeuniversity I think the issue is recently this changed were it's not called, but it used to, that's why we all thought it was, and everybody calls it in pickup. Watch older clips from players like Kobe and Jordan and you can tell they made a point not to do that, there is a reason so many people think it's a travel. The game is different now. The clips you showed are all new clips so I don't see what they prove.

For real, you have any idea how many more dunks and points someone like Jordan would've had in their career if they did this type of step through where the pivot foot is lifted ?

@@Dru_Won This move doesn't change Jordan's ability to score. Practically all of Jordan's poster dunks are off of 2 feet= Balance and probably more power is why he opted for it.

Clearly nobody watched Kobe

all the calls were correct. there is no point in having a pivot foot if an additional step would be allowed.

Stepping off your pivot foot is not an additional step. That is how you do layups and floaters, that is how you do fadeaways. Not an additional step.

@@refereeuniversity actually i watched another video and it helped me to understand the difference. so now I understand the rule and your point is legit and correct. I was shocked quite a lot actually of getting to know the actual rule. yet most of the people do not know it and will continue not knowing it

@@seriousdeep1753 I don't mean any disrespect to anyone. but. jumping off the pivot foot means just that. you have to jump using your pivot foot. not take a whole step then jump off that foot that wasn't even your pivot. like the Melo example, off course it's a travel. he didn't jump off his pivot foot. he took a whole nother step and jumped off that foot that he took the step with. he didn't jump off his pivot foot.

Thank you for commenting this. I noticed every in game movement they jumped off 2 feet.

here are 500 examples of stepthroughs off one. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-C3w5U7vC0w4.html

Holy shit amen. Every clip that he showed trying to back up his point were players jumping off of 2 feet and not doing the so-called step through.

Slow down footage, one foot. More clear cut examples: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vCbAtpVNxjw.html&ab_channel=RefereeUniversity

Slow down footage, one foot. More clear cut examples: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vCbAtpVNxjw.html&ab_channel=RefereeUniversity

Yes. Not sure why this is so hard to understand

@@shaynelhta it's hard for people to understand because if you read the rule, it says you can lift the pivot to pass or shoot. It says nothing about taking an additional step thru before shooting. I don't think anything like that was allowed in the past. If that's allowed now, it should say so explicitly in the rule.

Yes, I even double check with a FIBA representative if the step through is allowed due to the jump wording. They confirmed it is allowed and when they mean jump, they interpret it as a physical jump/leap forward (like a bound) opposed to stepping forward to finish. 1. Yes, they tend to learn from on court experiences or what they have seen be called as opposed to actually reading the rule book. That is where I see the most issue is for misinformation.

High school coaches are just casual nba fans too, they probably don’t know better honestly 🤷🏽‍♂️.

@@opeyemibajowa9089 it is a travel, the only way this is not a travel is when you jump off two feet, know the rules kid

@@opeyemibajowa9089 you can even see it when KG goes it, lmao this guy showed how to properly do it, and that is when you jump off two feet la

@@lautaroontiveros9975 you are wrong. Read the rules in the video kid.

They would've called it on you.

Do not worry, I made a 6 min video of multiple clear cut examples of them going off of one foot. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vCbAtpVNxjw.html. Thanks!

​@@refereeuniversitystill a travel.. neither foot can touch after the pivot is picked up.. clearly stated in the rules. What's not to get about that

travel 100%. the rule as shown in this video you can jump off your pivot foot. meaning you can jump off of that foot specifically. it doesn't say you can take a step, then jump off of that foot that you took a step with. it's simple enough.

@@EddieDuranLLC I sympathize with your position because it took me a while to accept the truth but it's definitely not a travel. The wording in the NCAA rule book is the most clear. It doesn't say "you can jump off your pivot foot" but instead says "the pivot foot may be lifted" as long as it doesn't come back down before you pass or shoot. You get 2 steps whenever you pass or shoot and the pivot foot "may be lifted" during that process as long as it doesn't come back down. This channel has another great video showing multiple in-game examples of legal up and under moves using this technique. About a minute in there's a clip of a former referee explaining why it's a legal move. Here's a link to that video... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vCbAtpVNxjw.html Then here's another video on a different channel that also has a great explanation and features an NCAA ref. Pay special attention around the 6 minute mark where he talks about a regular layup. That's what really made it click for me. Let me know what you think... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UUgRw8JeSwk.html

@@_JellyDonut_ it does say pivot may be lifted. but that only means you can lift it if you jump off both feet to take a jumpsuit or a jump pass. the rule has to say that because if you jump to take a shot or a pass and come back down, it's a travel. everyone says the pivot foot may be lifted, yes that's true it says that. but the pivot can be lifted to jump or pass if you jump off both feet. nowhere I'm amy rule book does it say you can take a step. it just says you may lift the pivot. meaning you can jump off the tripple threat position to take a effing jumpshot or a pass. no effing extra step allowed. nowhere.

@@_JellyDonut_ "the pivot foot may be lifted" ok, where does it say you can lift it after taking a step? it's very fuking simple. yes it can be lifted if you jump off 2 feet. and don't return to the ground with the ball. I'm all honesty people just don't know ball and don't have reading comprehension. I'm spelling it out for you.

@@EddieDuranLLC It's funny that you would be rude about it when you're so obviously wrong. Did I say anything vulgar or disrespectful to you? Anyway if you watched those videos and you still don't understand then I'm not sure what else to say. You said "people don't know ball" but the videos I linked to both feature professional refs. Are you saying they don't know basketball? How about the guy who runs this channel, which is called Referee University. Are you suggesting you know more about the rules than him? It doesn't say anywhere in the rule book you have to jump off both feet when lifting your pivot foot. If it did then you wouldn't be able to take two steps for a layup, which you obviously can. It just says "the pivot foot may be lifted" which clearly indicates that you can pick up your pivot foot, regardless of what your other foot is doing, as long as you don't put it back down before you pass or shoot. Let's make this simple. If you're only allowed to lift your pivot foot when jumping off two feet then how it is legal to take two steps on a layup?

If I read your question right then yes you can. It is similar to a fast break layup that you lift your pivot foot before jumping off your opposite foot. For question 2, it would violate the same foot consecutively rule. You cannot step with the same foot consecutively after the completion of a dribble which would render that a travel. You could stand like a flamingo though :)

bruh the NBA rules says you can lift your pivot foot and is only deemed as travel if your pivot foot is down before you shoot or pass. But the rules say you can't change your pivot foot. You have to jump off with both feet to hit a jumper.

@@Viinhachu right. This is my understanding. At the point you have “stepped through” onto that other foot, and lifted your pivot, you have now established a new pivot foot on that other foot. Which would deem it a travel

@@Viinhachu A pivot is the legal movement in which a player who is holding a live ball on the playing court steps once or more than once in any direction with the same foot, while the other foot, called the pivot foot, is kept at its point of contact with the floor. fiba rules on travelling. So by my understanding, a pivot foor is only established when u can pivot with that foot. In the case you described, you lift your pivot foot, but your second foot doesn't become a pivot foot since you cannot pivot with that foot (meaning that if i lift my pivot foot i cannot put it down again, so the other foot doesnt become a pivot foot).

@@stevenbolewicki2289 same thing i answered to the person above you. A pivot foot is not a foot that is on the ground, its the foot that stands still while you can take many steps with the other foot

its legal in the hs rules. ur hs just pays random ass homless dudes $20 bucks to officiate

We taught this move in HS for years. The rule is the same across all federations with regard to releasing the pivot foot, ie the up and under is clean.

same and should be same sections

It is not a travel if I read your example correctly. If you are progressing, you get the zero step and if you are stationary, you do not. However, the lifting of the pivot is allowed (Provided that you shoot or pass) regardless of stationary or progressing situations. Hope that helps!

@@refereeuniversity 2 steps into the pivot, pump fake and then take a step through...why does that step through step not count towards the 2 steps? 3 steps in total, just not all together because of the pivot. That is a travel in my book.

No shit they can’t take another step it’s a travel they have to jump with both feet

If you slow it down (Option on the cog wheel bottom right) you will see they are off of one. Since it was not clear enough, here are plenty more ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vCbAtpVNxjw.html&ab_channel=RefereeUniversity

If you slow it down (Option on the cog wheel bottom right) you will see they are off of one. Since it was not clear enough, here are plenty more ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vCbAtpVNxjw.html&ab_channel=RefereeUniversity

Yes you can stay standing on it but no it is not an additional step. You were always allowed the second step.

​@@refereeuniversity as the NBA/NCAA rule is written, it seems like you could keep hopping on one foot (the non pivot foot) and as long as you shoot or pass before returning your pivot foot to the floor, you're ok? I'm sure that's not the intent, but I can't see how it's disallowed based on the wording.

@@dnellie86 hopping on one foot is seen as a jump, hence why it's not specified.

@@younesbarakat1395 My bad, I missed this part of rules: "h. Upon ending his dribble or gaining control of the ball, a player may not touch the floor consecutively with the same foot (hop)."

Yes you could do that. Completely fine

Lol

If you watch Embiid's footwork he does the step through up and under after finishing his own dribble. I think the rule indicates what's now called "step 0". For example let's say you dribblling to the right with a step 0; step to the left with your left foor and catch/finish dribbling in the same time, this is step 1; and you can still take one more step to either direction using your right foot, and that's step 2; basically the two steps are determined by "completion of a dribble", players with great handles can utilize that step 0 and timing of completion of dribble to do different kind of layups and footworks. Joel Embiid and Giannis if I recalled right does this a lot.

Yes, FIBA's wording should be altered to reflect what they allow. I brought the same concern due to it discussing off of the pivot foot. They said the intent is to hop off the foot, not step

By all rulebooks that I have seen: Legal

Rule says you can leave you pivot foot to shoot or pass before it returns to the ground. Legal play

😂😂😂

Good cuz it's a travel

If 0:35 is legal (in compliance with 25.2.1. Pivot foot rule), then I got the ball on the spot without moving or dribbling (in compliance with 25.2.1.PIVOT RULE at this time), and then wait for 3 seconds or 5 seconds. , then take another step, then jump up on the pivot foot and shoot(just like 0:35). Don’t you think it’s ridiculous? FOR 25.2.1. People need to jump both feet.

In dribble situations, ball has to leave hand before pivot foot is raised. Different rules for a dribble vs shooting and passing

There is another rule that does not allow consecutive jumping off of the same foot, so no it would not be legal

Yes the FIBA rules are not written to perfection and I have suggested that some alterations be made. The confusion mostly occurs within the USA on legality. I believe in places that play FIBA, they were taught the step through and the referees know that it is not a travel so most people tend to have the understanding that a step through is legal. I guess in the states it gets called and trainers teach players to hop off of both feet because they assume lifting your pivot foot is a travel. That is just a theory on why it has so much controversy in the states but now back to the rule at hand. I brought up a similar concern on the writing of the FIBA rule. I understood why step throughs are legal but felt the jump off the pivot foot is a little confusing so I brought it to someone higher up on the FIBA chain. Here it is: To pass or shoot for a field goal, the player may jump off a pivot foot, but neither foot may be returned to the floor before the ball is released from the hand(s). Picture the player, back to the basket. Holding ball. Pivots 180 degrees - right foot stays down, now he jab steps with the left foot - and then extends the left foot forward, lifts the right (rear & pivot) foot leaving the ground from the left (front - non-pivot) foot - releasing the ball before either foot returns to the floor. Legal no violation of the rule as he did not “jump off the pivot foot”. He could also make the same move as follows. Start facing the basket - jab with the left - then take an extended step jumping of the left (front - non-pivot) foot - releasing the ball before either foot returns to the floor. Legal no violation of the rule. He did not “jump off the pivot foot”. Now - both moves could be made and the ball released with the left (front - non-pivot) foot - still on the ground releasing the ball before either foot returns to the floor. Legal no violation of the rule. He did not “jump off the pivot foot”. Now - picture this - facing the basket - jab with the left - jump into the air - both feet off the ground - right rear pivot foot last on the ground - and then the jump (really now a ”hop”) takes him 10 feet left - he returns the left foot to the ground - still holding the ball - clear of any defender. Violation - he jumped off the pivot foot and returned to the floor creating a clear advantage. If he made this same move going forward we still have the same problem - if he jumps, hops, leaps 12 feet forward and returns to the floor with the ball he gains an advantage not intended by the rule. Key to a legal step through - is that the player steps off the non-pivot foot - he does not jump off the pivot foot.

I see the confusion in the wording but you cant jump off the pivot foot with the other foot on the ground. If the other foot is on the ground then you didn't jump, because you are still on the ground. That would mean that all you did was lift your pivot foot. The problem seems to be that they don't specify that lifting your pivot foot to pass and shot isn't a travel as the NBA and NCAA did

Logically though I don't think it would be a travel because it isn't a new step. For example if your left is you pivot foot and you are stepping with you right with your left foot down it isn't a travel. That would mean that your right foot was step two which is legal. If you pick up your left foot (pivot foot) and it doesn't come back down, then that's still only two steps. So why would it be a travel?

Yeah according to these rules while you are pivoting you can lift your pivot foot up and stand with your other foot only and it wouldn't be a travel. They should change the rule as" if your pivot foot is up and another part of your body is in contact with the ground, it is a travel." because that is how the rule is applied all over the world, and makes more sense from a basketball standpoint.

I don’t think it’s confusing at all. If you “jump”, that means both feet are airborne. Therefore, “jumping” off the pivot foot means you’re in the air and you have no choice but to land back onto the ground. They clearly state that landing with either foot makes it illegal. It isn’t a jump if you lift the pivot foot and the other foot is still on the ground. So basically, the up and under move is LEGAL as long as you shoot or pass, just as this video explains. Pretty simple, but I think you may be confused by the word “jump”.

Yup! As long as you shoot or pass (not dribble), you are completely fine!

@@refereeuniversity imo all 3 nba clips show players jumping off of both feet no matter how much you slow it down. I came to this video Bc I did not know the rules on this matter and learned from you that it is legal in NBA, WNBA, and college. However, I have to disagree with the legality in fiba. the fiba rule book sample you provided states that you have to “jump” off of your pivot foot and neither foot can make contact with the ground before the ball is released. So if a player establishes a pivot foot and then takes a step, they have just made contact with that foot and left there pivot which is a travel. Also, taking a step towards the basket with the non-pivot is not considered a “jump” so it seems like it should clearly be illegal in fiba. Can you explain how it would be considered legal according to the fiba rulebook?

@@alexcepeda3439 We can disagree on the first point and I can show you still frames for proof if you would like. I agree with you, FIBA's writing of the rule gives that interpretation, that it can be deemed not allowed. Even known referees do not call it and most people seem to believe it is allowed, I contacted FIBA rep's about it. I asked for clarification or at least considering the rule change. Here is the answer I was given: Key to a legal step through - is that the player steps off the non-pivot foot - he does not jump off the pivot foot. We don’t need to split hairs is there is a split second that both feet are off the ground - before jumping off the non-pivot foot - but it is a step - not a jump or hop - thus the rule language is valid: "To pass or shoot for a field goal, the player may jump off a pivot foot, but neither foot may be returned to the floor before the ball is released from the hand(s)." Saying that because the rule says jump and not step, that a step through is valid. Hope that helps.

Lol got 6th graders who figured out how to jump off 2 feet “literally impossible” smh

@@refereeuniversity nobody lifted their pivot foot in the NBA videos you showed , they all basically went off 2 feet. Yea an up and under /step through has always been a thing , but as these videos shows - players have always been taught to jump off two feet and not lift the pivot. Like Kobe wasn't doing the same thing as Candace Parker here, at all

Yes

Yes, but that is why it is listed in a bullet point. It is to be isolated because it is a different scenario/action. It is to be read in isolation for if and when that situation occurs. The key here is the difference/understanding of an extra step. KG and others jump off two, here is an additional list of those jumping off of one: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vCbAtpVNxjw.html It is not an extra step because you are allowed it in a pivot situation. Think of layups, you are stepping off your pivot foot when you complete one :)

@@refereeuniversity ..."... It is to be read in isolation..."... No, you (and obviously many high-level referees) have chosen to read it in isolation, when instead it should be read in conjunction with the principles defined in prior definitions and rules..... you and others have made the rule and interpretation inconsistent because you have chosen to read it in isolation! There are two fundamental principles involved - 1) that you are allowed to "pivot" but not allowed to lift a pivot foot, and - 2) a concession is made for players already in motion to lift the pivot foot as they release the ball. You have taken a rule that was written specifically to elaborate on a concession allowed to fit the second principle (for players in motion), and applied it to override and contradict the first principle (for players who are stationary or come to a stop). I do not understand how you (and other high level referees) do not see and acknowledge how you have created and perpetuated this ambiguity and contradiction in the rules!

@@troylipsham4365 That is not true though. In the NBA section XIII of traveling, situation c & d have completely different allowances on the pivot foot. One allows lifting of the pivot if you shoot or pass after. One says if you dribble after lifting the pivot foot, it is a travel. They can be read in both isolation and in collaboration with each other. C actually states when both motion and stationary situations come together in collaboration of a rule. I can understand your confusion but if that is what the official interpretation is and how it's written, then how can we argue it? A lot of referees understand it and think it's clear enough. At the end of the day, if the person who writes and makes the rules say it is legal and the referees ref the game with that understanding then who really does not understand it?

@@refereeuniversity wrote: "...I can understand your confusion ... if that is what the official interpretation is and how it's written, then how can we argue... ...if the person who writes and makes the rules say it is legal...who really does not understand it? " I am not confused ... I understand that there are 'official' interpretations that condone this ... I understand that these 'official interpretations' disregard or contradict certain fundamental written rules... I understand how it is derived from reading certain rules in isolation... I understand that it creates a contradiction and ambiguity in the rules... I understand that you think the FIBA rules are inconsistent because they use the word "jump" instead of "raise" and this doesn't match your isolated interpretation of these rule... I understand how these rules and interpretations and style of play have evolved historically together. I understand how the rules alone don't dictate the game, and that some ambiguous rules have been abused into various styles of play and 'officials' have tried to interpret their written rules to match the play and to try and develop international consistency.... I understand that there is not any one person who writes and makes these rules and has the final say on interpretation (as you mistakenly suggest)... I understand that these interpretations are drawn from several conflicting sources and negotiated amongst several parties, and that when consensus cannot be reached the rule is left ambiguous or unresolved to allow separate interpretations. I understand a lot of high-level players, coaches and referees do think these rules are unclear and there is considerable confusion and inconsistency.... you just have to look at the source of your original post! And you just have to look at the reality of Zac's comment which you rubbished... he actually sums it up perfectly - it depends entirely on the referee as to whether you get called for a violation or not.... I understand this, but I'd like to think that the written rules will provide a clear, unambiguous guide as to how the referee will interpret it. But I now also understand that you are not interested in acknowledging or discussing the inconsistencies in the written rules and interpretation and using your apparent influence to remedy these inconsistencies.... I can see that you are merely interested in reinforcing the official (mis)interpretations despite the ambiguities and inconsistencies created... you make it clear that 'official' interpretations (whether or not consistent with the written rules) is all that matters, and that they override certain written rules. I commend you on your channel - you provide a lot of well organised clarifications and examples which are very useful for those who struggle to read or understand the rulebook and some good topics for discussion. I enjoyed our exchange of messages and would have liked to debate a few more topics, but there is little point if neither of us is in a position to influence 'officials' to tidy up the ambiguities.

@@troylipsham4365 there is actually no inconsistency. The travelling rules are actually applied different pre dribble and post dribble, and that's very clear. I will tell you what create an inconsistency though. Insisting that this move is a travel. Why? Because if this move is a travel, then we can never perform a 1-2 layup without travelling (unless we are doing a same foot-same hand layup). Because we are all jumping off our pivot foot while our other foot is on the ground.

Great question. I had the same thought process so I brought that up to a credible FIBA source and they said "Key to a legal step through - is that the player steps off the non-pivot foot - he does not jump off the pivot foot.". So the step through is allowed if you step off it not jump off of it.

@@refereeuniversity This is the point that comes up more often then the "simple" step through where you lift your pivot but never have both feet in the air. I understand your explanation and would tend to agree. What I am confused about is whether this is somehow different when catching the ball stationary versus progressing (after dribble). The FIBA rules seem to indicate that to me as they talk about jumping with both feet in the progression section. I am imagining a basic jumpshot vs a side hop of the pivot foot. Any idea??

@@roc9290 Progression category allows for a zero step. So if you end the dribble with one foot on the ground, you can A) Jump off of it and land on two feet (allowing either pivot foot to be used) or you can B) take another step then jump off of it and land on two feet (where you cannot pivot). The progression just allows for the use of the zero/gather step. Hope that helps?

@@refereeuniversity I don't agree with this interpretation, but regardless every clip I have seen shows the offensive player jumping off of the non-pivot foot before releasing the ball. The rule cited does not mention jumping off of the non pivot foot. Once you are in the world of pivoting you are no longer in the world of 2 steps "upon completion of a dribble" ("upon" means immediately after to me rather than "at any time subsequent to completion of a dribble including even after establishing a pivot foot and pivoting, etc."

Great question, depends on who you ask: Ronnie Nunn of NBA official development says that is legal, a FIBA rep says no: only allowed to step off your foot

Slow down the video and the only guy who jumps off of two is KG. Due to them being not clear cut enough, I made a whole reel showing it occurring with no whistle and top NBA officials supporting my content. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vCbAtpVNxjw.html&ab_channel=RefereeUniversity

Do you understand what “establishing new pivot” mean? Because you dont 😂

why does the length of the step matter? you can pick up your pivot foot on a step thru but you have to get rid of the ball before you put it back down.

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@@refereeuniversity dude no...the reason Kobe and others in this video did it the way they did is because they were taught it's a travel to lift that foot. The fact there may be a micro second where the foot is lifted that you might be able to see by slowing down the video is irrelevant lol

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-C3w5U7vC0w4.html In basketball lifting your pivot foot has ALWAYS been allowed so long as you shoot or pass before it comes down. The Up & Under is as nearly as old as the game itself. The link contains 500 examples of all eras of the nba. you're welcome

Yes, you could

they do watchu mean?

You can cause thats how layups and fadeaways work

Absolutely untrue. They are both completelyyyyy different. A layup is taking two steps after gathering the ball. A step through could be gathering the ball, taking those two steps to a stop, establishing a pivot foot, pivoting around while using that pivot foot, and then lifting the pivot foot and taking anotherrrrr step. Completely different.

Hey Josh! Thanks for watching the whole video and providing good feedback. Some other people have mentioned the same concern on the examples portion (in two of them you have to go super slow motion to see that they actually jump off one foot but real time it is hard to notice) so I made an additional video of the step through being done at various levels with clear cut jumping off the non pivot foot. You can find that here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vCbAtpVNxjw.html Also has two NBA officials commenting on it :) As for referees being inconsistent, that seems to be a USA problem. Not to target a country or rule set but step throughs are common practice around the world and have barely any discussions on it being a travel. Maybe it is in the education or training of referees, I do not know. I just know that USA tends to have that argument plenty of times. As for the switching pivot foots comment. It is important to understand that the pivot foot was not switched. If it was, Melo would have pivoted with the non-pivot foot (spinning on an axel of the balls of your foot or placing the original pivot foot back down to pivot). Melo is stepping off the pivot foot to go score. The rule states this clearly in the video that a player may lift their pivot foot (which Melo does) but it cannot return until a release for a pass or shot is made. He did exactly that. The pivot foot was lifted and never came back down until he released the ball on his shot. Thank you for the participation!

Josh, I agree. The rule book says if you pick up your foot the other foot becomes your pivot foot. Just because you don’t pivot on it doesn’t mean it’s not your pivot foot. So you’re basically switching pivot feet when you pick up your pivot foot and go to the other foot. Switching pivot feet is a travel. The video is right about if Melo goes off 2 feet he covers less ground. If you can just step through and switch pivot feet Melo can gain at least another 3 feet which is going to make him basically unguardable.

@@jmohl6831 Depends on the rule book. Some do not state that but for one that does (FIBA), I think your issue comes with how to read the rule book or how English language works. In one bullet point, which is the one you reference, talks about landing on two feet and whatever foot you lift, the other becomes the pivot foot. What this means: If you land on two, you have the option of having either foot as your pivot foot. It becomes selected when one foot is lifted. Then the following bullet point talks about dribbling after a pivot foot was determined. Then the third bullet point talks about scenarios with a pivot foot in shooting and passing actions. These bullet points all work together and they do not conflict each other. In order to "switch" pivot foots, then your original pivot foot would have to come back down before shooting or passing the ball which THEN would result in switching of the pivot foot. You are entitled to that step whether it is a layup or a step through. Also you can find other players doing this and NBA referees confirming this is legal here:ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vCbAtpVNxjw.html Thanks for stopping by!

Referee you may be correct about this but here lies the issue. Unless you’re able to put together a major marketing campaign to really get this out there referees and coaches are still going to interpret this rule how they see fit. I played a lot of basketball growing up on different levels and was taught by every coach that this very move was illegal once you picked up your back foot and went solely to the front one. I’ve been called for traveling by referees that believed I lifted my back foot instead of jumping off both simultaneously. I truly believe you may be right but I wouldn’t be comfortable using those moves in a game because of the ambiguity of the interpretation. That is easy to see from your videos. When you have multiple hall of fame nba players and high level trainers saying it’s a travel, even if it’s not, there’s definitely a chance the call is going to go against you when the game is on the line.

@@jmohl6831 You are right. From what I gather it is due to development and learning through personal experience. Official development differs in places and the interpreter or head referee should release a statement saying this move is legal. Heck, they can just show my video to referees and that was the goal of this channel: To bring awareness and clarity with the rules by having the actual rule shown and a visual to demonstrate. Second issues is personal experience. I am guilty of this as well. Majority of referees are going by personal experience on what was called when they coached, played or when the reffed with a partner who called it a violation. There are few referees that actually read the rule book front to back and implement the rule. I have done the same earlier in my reffing career and made calls on what was deemed illegal when I played pro. For the most part, this tends to be a great debate/issue in the United States compared to other places. I am sure there are other rules other places struggle with but it might have to do with the varying rules at all levels in the states and other places tend to go full FIBA. Sorry for the long reply but you are correct and I wanted to present what I think it may be!

FIBA should clean up it's written rules to avoid confusion. By the written word, I agree, it sounds like that would be a travel. However, I brought this concern to a FIBA rules rep. International rules talk about jumping off your pivot foot, not stepping. You can step through because you are stepping off your pivot foot and not jumping. Legal action. Direct interpretation from a FIBA rules official.

🤣🤣🤣 I thought you had to jump off two feet too.

There is another rule that says you cannot hop on the same foot consecutively, which renders that interpretation incorrect.

FIBA's wording should be better, I agree but still allowed due to the meaning. They mean jump not step, making it legal

This probably the best, most concise argument to rebut all those who wrongly think this move is a travel!

@@daviddemola6393 David here are some links below showing it is legal as well. I've looked into this a little more and in the NBA rule book it is clear that it is not a travel. official.nba.com/rule-no-10-violations-and-penalties/ "If a player, with the ball in his possession, raises his pivot foot off the floor, he must pass or shoot before his pivot foot returns to the floor. If he drops the ball while in the air, he may not be the first to touch the ball." The same is true for the NCAA language. www.ncaapublications.com/p-4586-2019-20-ncaa-mens-basketball-rules-and-interpretations.aspx "Art. 5. After coming to a stop and establishing the pivot foot: The pivot foot may be lifted, but not returned to the playing court, before the ball is released on a pass or try for goal; The pivot foot shall not be lifted before the ball is released to start a dribble" For high school NFHS rules it is also legal check out the following video. 30 minutes into the video. It was a 2018 point of emphasis for their refs. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3-c2cicAd8M.html&feature=emb_logo

Everyone is missing the point that this shit was called differently in their time. It's not that they don't know the rules. Jordan and Kobe obviously thought the same thing, because they made a point to jump off both feet after pivoting.

You can always lift the pivot foot to pass and shoot, just cannot lift it to start a dribble

HoopMix I appreciate you coming and checking out the channel. Hopefully you watched the whole video so you have the explanation of the rules and I made a secondary video to clear up this worry of yours ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vCbAtpVNxjw.html

We really need more content on this very issue. Too many people are starting to believe the Candace Parker move to be 'legal' -____-

It is legal though? please watch whole video and if you require more clear cut examples, click the link

I don't know about NBA rules but in FIBA it's not legal unless you jump off the pivot foot. So in effect from both feet. Otherwise its a step. And its a traveling violation. Because its a move of both feet beyond the limits in traveling article.

In the clips they aren’t hopping off both feet. There all doing the same thing, melo’s just is more pronounced because he drives his knee up. ... except kg, he did really go off two. U can even try it, if they go off two there wouldn’t be all that ground covered, just like he says in the video. The second most pronounced is the Kobe clip, he can’t cover that ground simply off two.

Yes, by rule, you could do that.

Referee University lmao no way!!!

@@danieldx2 Yes way!

😂😂 dude they should change this rule

@@ajdivuhducia1576 If you did, you cannot do layups. The rule is fine

legal

Wording in NBA, NCAA and high school in USA allows to leave pivot foot, so if you extend your non pivot foot and leave your pivot foot, it is allowed

Great question, the big issue would be defining the difference between a jump and a step. In some of our recent videos, people were asking about some legal moves with the freedom of a step and I think FIBA should clean up their travel rule description.

Referee University I think the difference between a jump and a step is that it’s impossible to jump when your other foot is still touching the ground, otherwise it’s a step. So taking the FIBA statement literally, it would be a travel since the playing is not jumping off the pivot foot and instead stepping, which allows the other foot to jump.

@@timctam ​ @Referee University has is exactly right re the unhelpful wording of the rule. That being said let me analyze it like a lawyer would: 1) start with the statement of the rule principle, namely "A player who catches 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:" 2) Look at the exceptions and qualifications to this principle: there are 8 of these! The relevant one is "If the player who comes to a stop on his first step has both feet on the floor or they touch the floor simultaneously, he may pivot using either foot as his pivot foot. If he then jumps with both feet, no foot may return to the floor before the ball is released from the hand(s)." Notice it is describing the special situation of a pivot mid-layup. In this special situation, the only thing it says you cannot do is jump with both feet and return either foot to the ground. This is not the same as saying you must jump with two feet or it's a travel? Do you see the difference?

@@daviddemola6393 I love having these debates especially with people who love bball :). Just want to make sure we're talking about the same thing. 1. I'm not talking about jumping off two feet at the same time, no one is. 2. Agreed that the NBA/WNBA/NCAA call this a non-travel.3. We're talking about the FIBA rule which states at 6:37. "To pass or shoot for a field goal, the player may jump off a pivot foot, but neither foot may be returned to the floor before the ball is released from the hand(s)." The step through that Carmelo does is in violation of this rule and therefore is a travel. The FIBA rule should be changed. Why is it a travel given this wording? Because the player has established a pivot foot, but instead of JUMPING, he takes a STEP with the other foot. This is in violation of two things. 1. He didnt jump. 2. the other foot is on the floor before the ball is released. Lets take a look at Melo example. 2:31 - Melo establishes left foot as pivot foot. 2:32 - Melo steps through with right foot. The pivot is lifted. 2:32 - (end of that second) Melo jumps off right foot to lay up the ball. So, its established that Melo does not jump off pivot foot. Melo's does jump off non-pivot foot, after pivot is lifted. Its not a travel in NBA/WNBA/NCAA. It is a travel in FIBA. :) happy to nerd it out.

@@timctam Sure I love a good discussion too :) so let me articulate where I think you're going astray. (I accept all facts below "Melo example") : there are actually two sections in Art 25.2.1 first bullet 3rd bar and 25.2.1 second bullet 4th bar. The one you quote and in the video is not the one directly relevant to CA's move, or so I'm arguing, as he's progressing, not catching the ball with two feet on the floor (the opening clause for each bullet is crucial!). Let's say we agree that we're not talking about jumping off two feet then. I could say well fine, you've agreed the video is not one the cases the relevant section of rule says is a travel, so it must be legal. Further relevant rules notwithstanding end of story. But to engage with your point a little further, let's look at the first bullet, for the stationary player case. Although not written in conditional form " *If* A happens *then* violation V applies" this is how it should be interpreted due to the word "may". That is: "If a player jumps off a pivot foot then it is a violation to return either foot to the floor". So again I'm going to say, there is a difference between saying (among all the things a player can do) "a player *is allowed to* jump off pivot foot with some restrictions" and what you're saying implicitly: "a player *must* jump off the pivot foot or it's a travel". Long story short there's no rule saying you *have* to jump off the pivot foot, merely there are restrictions when you do. If you don't jump off pivot foot, you are only constrained by step count.

FIBA verbiage confuses people, NBA and NCAA does not. FIBA defines a jump differently than a step.

Here is 7 minutes of game film of it occurring in the NBA and NCAA. In addition, a former NBA official and the VP of official development state that it is not a travel: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vCbAtpVNxjw.html.

dude dude Simple logic huh? Did you happen to check out that other video? Anything to say now that he proved you wrong? Or maybe you think Ronnie Nunn and Joe Borgia don't know what they're talking about either? Don't feel too bad, I was just as certain as you... until I realized I was wrong 🤦‍♂️

I don’t think it’s a travel given what the refs have said. That being said, any time a step through is used is on a layup. I would love to see this done at the top of the key to see if it’s called as a travel or not.

@@timctam here you go - extreme example: instagram.com/p/CB4AMBjBcV0/? and a more modest one: instagram.com/p/CBY25RknAHK/? You're welcome ;)

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I agree, the rule can be written better, I was told the interpretation of a step and a jump are different in FIBA which makes it legal

People suffer from cognitive dissonance. They refuse to believe it's a travel

No because the rule clearly states that you cannot lift a pivot to dribble, only to shoot and pass. So two different scenarios

Literacy issues* it's not a travel*

I wish everyone here would read your post here @kevinstarks. They are trying to be technical without understanding that there is a very slight bit of timing/gathering that can give too much advantage to the offense here. Making it impossible to defend if not called. Kobe's is the traditional step through in this video. He doesn't come off the pivot and one motion with ball up in act of shooting. Melo's video shows two different moves...the fact that most of you missed that is killing all levels of social basketball because you think your moves apply to the nba and pickup game. There should be a rating system like golf in order to play at certain courts at least so people know your handicap. lol. smh.

Correct! Apologize for the delay.

Step through have two kinds: 1. up and under---legal , 2 Chinese soma---illegal, this video is just like Chinese soma---illegal.

That is a great question, the issue is wording could be changed to be more literal. My interpretation matches the FIBA rules Interpreter, that a step is not the same as a jump. The rule you are referencing talks about jumping off your pivot, not stepping off. Yes, poor wording but that is exactly how they interpret the rule on the matter. So, a step through, not a jump through, is legal.

Thank you!

You're right and hopefully it changes because the rules support it and the top referees/referee coaches have confirmed it's legal

@@refereeuniversity it's not a travel, it shouldn't be a travel, and there are many "legal travels" within the game to ensure flow... But this is a slower move that exposes the ball to the defender. The last point is all I care about and why I teach my players not to do it... along with the potential of a ref who doesn't know better calling it a travel. No need to die on this hill when the move isn't necessarily better.

@@stepthroughjoe8815 I think it should be legal per rule... but it's called a travel at lot, can't possibly be scene as legal on other parts of the court, and opens the offensive player up to an increased chance of being blocked. On most every layup, we get to reestablish our pivot twice... and the game is better for it.

Neither foot can return to the ground when you jump. A step is not a jump. That is referring to the FIBA rules, other ones are clearly showcasing legality.

@@refereeuniversity you cannot take an additional step after your pivot foot leaves the ground

In another video they say that you are allowed an additional step to pass or shoot, is this true? What rule specifically states this?

It's not another step, you can lift your pivot foot (So step onto the foot your allowed: second step) to pass or shoot. You cannot do that when starting a dribble. FIBA rules that are written can be more clear instead of relying a lot on interpretations of the rule. They should change it to NBA rule outline

What I'm understanding is that during a step through, there is always a foot in contact with the ground. You are not lifting the pivot then placing the other foot on the ground. The other foot is already in contact with the ground before the pivot foot is lifted. If the pivot foot is lifted first (jumping, not stepping through), this would be a travel.

Here is a bunch of clear cut ones: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vCbAtpVNxjw.html&ab_channel=RefereeUniversity . Read the pivot definition then read what is required to leave your pivot foot. That will give you the answer to why it is not a travel. All one foot layups require stepping off a pivot foot FYI

Well, he never dominated shitt, Kyrie thinks the earth is flat and taking an extra step after lifting your pivot foot is a travel. If you read the rules, it is literally just there.

Stay angry then, because it’s definitely a travel.

Slow it down, bottom right wheel. Very difficult to do a forward step through with two feet. Body mechanics disagree

@refereeuniversity .. That's just the way it is but u can't take that extra step.. Atleast make it close to jump off both feet

It’s not an extra step

Stepping off your pivot foot is not an additional step. That is how you do layups and floaters, that is how you do fadeaways. Not an additional step. 2 clips they jumped off of one but you have to slow it down. Here are many examples where it is not called. I think the sample size of called travels are very little. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vCbAtpVNxjw.html&ab_channel=RefereeUniversity

I agree and appreciate the support!

Slow down footage, one foot. More clear cut examples: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vCbAtpVNxjw.html&ab_channel=RefereeUniversity

You are completely right. I put a compilation together for better clips: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vCbAtpVNxjw.html&ab_channel=RefereeUniversity

You are right. Step through includes "up and under" and soma step. They can't tell the difference between "up and under" steps and soma steps.

It is very hard to lean forward and jump off of two feet, if you slow it down, two of those moves are off of one. What is confusing, is that people find this to be a travel, but do not realize, that most layups that occur, you step off of your pivot foot and shot with the non-pivot foot