Carrying (basketball)

Basketball rule violation

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Carrying is a rule violation in the game of basketball. It occurs when a player places a hand underneath the basketball while dribbling, pauses the dribble, and then resumes the dribble.

If a carrying violation occurs, it will count as a turnover and the opposing team will be in possession of the ball.^[1][2]

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See also

• Traveling (basketball)
• Double dribble

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