• A fumble is the accidental loss of control when the ball unintentionally slips or drops from a player’s grasp.
• A fumble:
  • May be recovered by any player.
  • Does not end a dribble by itself.
• If a player fumbles and recovers:
  • Without moving the pivot foot and before the ball touches the floor, the player retains prior status.
  • With pivot foot movement, the player must pass or shoot.