Carrying, also
colloquially referred to as
palming, is a violation in the game of
basketball. It occurs when the
dribbling player continues to dribble after allowing the ball to come to rest in one or both hands. Carrying is similar to a
double dribble because the player momentarily stops dribbling and then resumes dribbling. If the player is in motion while carrying the ball, then it is similar to
traveling. Players can avoid a carrying violation by keeping their palms facing the floor while dribbling.