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Repossession of the ball

I need some clarification with a situation that occurred to me on court the other day. If I catch the ball with one hand, lets say my right, then bring my left to control the ball, take my left hand back off, still having the ball in my right hand, then bring the ball to my left hand a second time. Is this reposssession? I was thinking that this is similar to when the ball is controlled twice? Please help.

Maria MasseyCoach, England

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Janet Coach, Australia

Ball not replayed as from your description you maintained possession at all times in right hand. Player can transfer ball from one hand to another e.g. catch one handed then transfer to other hand to pass as long as one hand remained on ball at all times.

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