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What year were basketball players allowed to dribble the ball?
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Dribbling the ball was not possible until the invention of the orange Basketball that we are familiar with today which was in the mid 1950s. The balls used previously were lopsided and you could not control the bounce and the direction the ball would go once bounced. As far as who invented the idea of dribbling the ball and when that was first allowed and who created the rules for dribbling the ball in the beginning that seems to be a great mystery I personally have searched the web and can't find a clear answer to those questions. If you know please share! Prior to the orange ball which made dribbling possible the ball would be simple passed from one player to another with the ball being bounced sometimes once between players on the pass. So since it was not allowed to Dribble to start with someone had to invent it but for the life of me I can't find out who! Do you know?
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Bev Zehnder
1907,1902, or 1897
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Did basketball players dribble the ball when it was first created?
When basketball was first created players were not allowed to dribble the ball.
Are you allowed to stop then bounce in basketball?
No, that would be called double dribble and yes if you receive the ball, stop then you can bounce.
What is to dribble a basketball?
It's when you bounce the ball.
Why does basketball have to be played with a hard ball and a basketball hoop?
so you can dribble the basketball
What does the basketball penalty Double Dribble mean?
It means to dribble the ball and pick it up again and dribble it.
What are five rules and regulations of basketball?
Traveling: you cannot take over 2 steps with the basketball in your hands with out dribbling Double Dribble: After you get the ball and dribble, if you pick the ball up again you cant dribble
Why you have to pass the ball when playing basketball?
you do not have to pass the ball, but you do if you stop your dribble
Does a dropped ball count as a dribble in basketball?
yes
Will the mass of a basketball affect the dribble or shoot of a basketball?
Of course not! The only thing that will affect the dribble or shot projection of the ball is based on how well you are able to handle the ball.
Can you a basketball off your oppenent?
Yes, according to the basketball rules and regulations, you are only allowed to bounce the ball off your opponent only to use to brake a double dribble.
What are the black lines of the basketball called?
Lines on a Basketball The reason why there are lines on a basketball is to improve a player's grip making it easier to dribble and shoot the ball. The lines on basketballs make them easiar to grab and hold, allowing players to shoot, dribble, and pass better.
When a basketball player runs with the ball and does not dribble?
When a basketball player runs with the ball with out dribbling, they are traveling which is against the rules.
