Travel missed Slow

Missed traveling calls on spin moves to the basket is a point of emphasis every year. This play is not officiated well and we must do a better job getting it correct. A1 drives the lane and makes a spin move at the free throw line. With her right foot on the floor she gains control of the ball with both hands. This establishes her right foot as the legal pivot foot. A1 jumps off her right foot and lands left-right again. This is a missed traveling violation and needed to be called. Rule 4-44-3-a. states that the pivot foot may be lifted, but not returned to the floor, before the ball is released on a pass or try for a goal. It is essential on this play to identify the ball handlers pivot foot early. This will help you determine if this play is legal or illegal based on the rule.