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Rule 1-16

THE BALL

Rule 1-16.6

Art. 6. When dribbled vertically, without rotation, the ball shall return directly to the dribbler’s hand. Small electronic chips/devices are permitted to be affixed inside the ball as long as there is no perceptible effect on the ball when dribbled, passed or shot.