- 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.