Steps that can be taken without dribbling the ball

 

Basketball like many other sports, has a set of rules and regulations that players must follow. If the rules are not followed, players must be penalized with fouls.

 

 

 

 

What are steps in basketball?

 

As previously mentioned, basketball has a set of rules that must not be violated. One of the most important rules in basketball is the steps rule, in a basketball game, the player who has the ball must move by bouncing it on the ground, dribbling. Only taking two steps without dribbling the ball is allowed, if more are taken, the play is ruled invalid for violating the rule.

 

How can steps be avoided in a basketball game?

 

Avoiding steps in a basketball game is not that complicated, you have to take into account the fundamental aspects that will be shown below:

 

• First of all, we must be super attentive when we receive the ball.

 

• Once we receive the ball, we must be attentive when holding the ball without moving.

 

• Finally, we must pay close attention when we are going to move forward dribbling the ball.

 

What happens if I commit steps?

 

When a player commits steps in a basketball game, the referee must stop the game by calling the foul and giving possession of the ball to the opposing team for the infraction committed. That is why it is essential not to commit steps in a game, because if they are committed, the ball goes to the opposing team, harming the team that committed the violation of the steps rule.

 

 

Application of the steps rule in major competitions:

 

On October 1, 2017, the steps rule that is called in the NBA and the rest of the professional basketball leagues in Europe was going to be implemented.

This application of the steps rule meant that when a player received a ball while running at full speed, if they had one foot on the ground, they were not required to shoot the ball to avoid committing steps. This is because it was established that when a player receives the ball, they can take one more step when they have control of the ball, so it will only count as one step and not two, and they will not be penalized because they are complying with the rule.