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What violation is it to put your hand under the ball and pause it while dribbling?

Carrying, also called palming.

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Why: A dribbler may not put a hand under the ball and carry it or bring it to a pause, then keep dribbling. It costs your team the ball.

Huh, didn't know that: Carrying is listed in the same NBA section as the double dribble.

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Why did the waiter get called for carrying? He kept serving the ball on a tray.
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Answer: Carrying. A dribbler may not put a hand under the ball and carry it or bring it to a pause, then keep dribbling. It costs your team the ball.

  1. NBA Official Rules, Rule 10: Violations and Penalties official.nba.com/rule-no-10-violations-and-penalties
    may not put any part of his hand under the ball and (1) carry it from one point to another
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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