RULE NO. 4—DEFINITIONS
Section VII—Held Ball
A held ball occurs when two opponents have one or both hands firmly on the ball.
a. A held ball should not be called until both players have both hands so firmly on the ball that neither can gain sole possession without undue roughness. If a player is lying or sitting on the floor while in possession, he should have an opportunity to throw the ball, but a held ball should be called if there is danger of injury.
