Does balancing the ball on a paddle count as possession?

Ball and possession · Rule 10.20.1

Yes. A player balancing the ball on a paddle is treated as having possession, just as when the ball is in their hand or reachable on the water. The five-second disposal rule applies.

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How it works

Yes. A player balancing the ball on a paddle is treated as having possession, just as when the ball is in their hand or reachable on the water. The five-second disposal rule applies. The paddle does not stop the possession clock.

In a game

You balance the ball on a paddle while looking for a teammate to pass to.

Remember

The paddle does not stop the possession clock.