I agree....
It's not a question of the game being on the "up/up" how does the
rulebook read? Last time I read it was 3 steps was called a "walking violation"? the NBA modified its rule regarding traveling to update antiquated language. This rule now states you are allowed to take up to 2 steps[SUP]
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Section
VII—Pivot
a.
A
pivot takes place when a player
, who is holding the ball, steps once or more than
once in any direction with the same foot, with the other foot (pivot foot) in contact with the
floor
.
b. If the player wishes to dribble after a pivot, the ball must be out of his hand before
the pivot foot is raised of
f the floor
. If the player raises his pivot of
f the floor
, he must pass
or attempt a field goal before the foot is returned to the floor
.
If he fails to follow these guidelines, he has committed a traveling violation.
Section
VIII—T
raveling
T
raveling is progressing in any direction while in possession of the ball, which is in
excess of prescribed limits as noted in Rule 4—Section
VII and Rule 10—Section XII