What is traveling in basketball?

In basketball, traveling is a violation that occurs when a player with possession of the ball moves their pivot foot illegally. Here's a breakdown:

• Establishing a Pivot Foot: When a player receives the ball while standing still, they can choose either foot as their pivot foot. If they are moving or dribbling, the foot that first makes contact with the ground after gaining control of the ball becomes the pivot foot.

• Moving the Pivot Foot: A player cannot lift their pivot foot and return it to the floor. Lifting it and then dribbling is legal. They also cannot slide the pivot foot to gain an advantage. They can jump off the pivot foot to shoot or pass, but the ball must be released before either foot returns to the ground.

• Starting a Dribble: When starting a dribble, the player must release the ball before their pivot foot leaves the ground. Otherwise, it's considered traveling. See more about starting a dribble at https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Starting%20a%20Dribble.

• Stopping a Dribble: When stopping a dribble, if a player is moving, they can stop on one step (the first step) or two. A one-step stop establishes the foot that touches the ground first as the pivot foot. In a two-step stop, the player can choose either foot as the pivot foot. If stopping on two feet simultaneously, either foot can be the pivot.

• Exceptions: There are some exceptions, such as the "gather step," which allows an extra step after gaining control of the ball while moving, provided it's followed immediately by a shot or pass. More information about https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Gather%20Step.

• Consequences: When a player travels, the ball is turned over to the opposing team. The ball is awarded to the opposing team at the sideline nearest to where the traveling violation occurred.