Traveling (basketball)

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In basketball, traveling is a violation of the rules of basketball in which a player takes more than a predefined number of steps. Taking more steps without dribbling than this limit will result in a turnover and possession of the ball for the other team.

In the NBA and FIBA, when a player has taken more than two steps without the ball being dribbled, a traveling violation is called. The NCAA and NFHS do not allow two steps. A travel can also be called via carrying or an unestablished pivot foot. If the pivot foot of a player changes or moves, it is considered traveling.