~ Pick it up to start a dribble. Commonly called starting steps. (Not punishable in NBA basketball or FIBA).
~ With both feet (including the pivot) in contact with the ground, he jumps and, before making a pass or shot to the basket, touches the ground with one foot.
~ While in motion, and jumping on the pivot foot, give two more supports, regardless of the order of the feet.
~ Willfully or involuntarily slide the pivot foot across the ground creating an advantage, the pivoting gesture is not considered to be sliding.
