top of page

FIBA - Article - 24.1.4

  • FIBA - Article - 24.1.4

    Heading: Dribbling     Sub Heading: Definition


    "The following are not dribbles:

    • Successive shots for a goal.

    • Fumbling the ball at the start or at the end of a dribble.

    • Attempts to gain control of the ball by tapping it from the vicinity of other players.

    • Tapping the ball from the control of another player.

    • Deflecting a pass and gaining control of the ball.

    • Tossing the ball from hand to hand and allowing it to come to rest in one or both hands before touching the court, provided that no travelling violation is committed.

    • Throwing the ball against the backboard and regaining the control of the ball."

  • RCA Explanation

  • RCA Explanation

Source & Governing Body Reference

This content is derived from the FIBA Official Basketball Rules 2023–2025, published by the Fédération Internationale de Basketball (FIBA), and is provided strictly for educational and instructional purposes only. The Golden Rulebook is an independent educational resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of FIBA. Any explanations, interpretations, examples, or commentary presented are independently developed educational material and do not constitute official FIBA interpretations, rulings, or guidance.

bottom of page