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Originally Posted by Lono
From the NCAA Book
4.44.5 SITUATION B: A1 dives for a loose ball and slides after gaining control. A1 is in a position either on his/her back or stomach. What can A1 do without violating? RULING: A1 may pass, shoot, start a dribble or call a time-out. Once A1 has the ball and is no longer sliding, he/she may not roll over. If flat on his/her back, A1 may sit up without violating. Any attempt to get to the feet is traveling unless A1 is dribbling. It is also traveling if A1 puts the ball on the floor, then rises and is first to touch the ball. (4-44-5b).
I don't remember the particular play you are talking about last night but if a player with control of the ball would fall and go sliding, then yes that is a travel. If there is a loose ball and they run and dive on it gaining possession they can slide as far as they want without the above violations.
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Yeah, the guy had the ball and was dribbling. Then when trying to stop, slid several feet and fell down while holding the ball. It seemed like it should be traveling to me, but maybe there's some facet of the rule that allows it.