In basketball, the number of steps you can take depends on the situation:
1. Traveling Violation: A player is allowed to take two steps after they have stopped dribbling the ball. Taking more than two steps without dribbling is considered traveling, which is a violation.
2. Pivot Foot: After stopping, you must establish a pivot foot, which you can rotate on while holding the ball. As long as you don’t lift the pivot foot before dribbling or taking a shot, you can move around to adjust your position.
3. Dribbling: If you are dribbling the ball, you can take as many steps as needed, as long as you are continuously dribbling.
So, in summary: If you stop dribbling, you can take two steps before you must either pass, shoot, or dribble again. More than two steps without dribbling results in a traveling violation.
