What is a travel in basketball

In the game of basketball, a travel refers to a violation that occurs when a player with the ball takes more than the allowed number of steps without dribbling the ball. According to the official rules of basketball, a player is allowed to take one step or gather their dribble and take two steps before releasing the ball. However, if a player takes more than these allowed steps without dribbling, it is considered a travel and results in a turnover, meaning possession of the ball is given to the opposing team.

Traveling can occur in various situations, such as when a player moves both feet without dribbling, lifts their pivot foot before releasing the ball, or slides their foot while holding the ball without dribbling. The purpose of the travel rule is to maintain fairness and prevent players from gaining an unfair advantage by taking excessive steps.