noun
General Slang
gather step
GATH-er-step · noun · informal
The step after picking up the dribble before the two steps
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Definitions
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An extra 'zero' step allowed as a player gathers the ball after stopping their dribble, before taking two more steps.
“The refs let him get away with a huge gather step there.”
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gather step In A Sentence
The refs let him get away with a huge gather step there.
Origin & Usage
NBA rule interpretation; codified into the official rulebook.
Variants
zero step
People Also Ask
What is a gather step?
It's the 'zero' step a player is allowed as they gather the ball after ending their dribble, before taking their two legal steps.
Is the gather step a real rule?
Yes — the NBA codified the gather into its official rulebook to clarify what counts before the two-step rhythm.
Why is the gather step controversial?
Fans often argue it lets players take what looks like an extra step, blurring the line with traveling.
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