While rebounding, A1 touches the ball while trying to gain control, after which:
(a) A1 allows the ball to strike the floor to begin a dribble; or
(b) A1 catches the ball and then pushes the ball to the floor to begin a dribble.
Legal in both
(a) and
(b). The dribble does not begin until A1 has gained control.
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