carrying violation

noun

The violation that occurs when a player places the palm of his hand under the ball while dribbling. As long as a player's hand is on top of the ball, he can dribble it above his shoulder.

Meanings

nouncarrying violation (plural carrying violations)

plural carrying violations

  1. ball gamesThe violation that occurs when a player places the palm of his hand under the ball while dribbling. As long as a player's hand is on top of the ball, he can dribble it above his shoulder.
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