How many pushes can I take with the ball before dribbling?
Rule- Canada
- Wheelchair Basketball Canada
- Wheelchair basketball
- Classification
- All ages
- 2024
- IWBF Rules 2024
- Players
Under the 2024 IWBF rules (the travelling rule is called "three pushes"):
- While holding the ball you may not take more than 2 pushes on your large wheels.
- A dribble can start when you push your large wheels and dribble the ball at the same time, or when you take one or two pushes with the ball resting on your lap (not between your knees) or held in your hand, followed by dribbling. You can repeat that sequence as often as you like.
- Pivot movements count as part of the dribble and are limited to 2 consecutive pushes without dribbling the ball.
- Braking a wheel without moving your hand(s) backward or forward is not a push.
- Taking too many pushes is a travelling violation.
Source: IWBF Official Wheelchair Basketball Rules 2024, Articles 24 and 25.
Added 25 Oct 2026