In basketball, a player is generally allowed to take two steps after they have stopped dribbling the ball. This rule applies when the player is holding the ball and has come to a stop. After those two steps, the player must either pass, shoot, or start dribbling again.
If a player takes more than two steps without dribbling, it is considered a traveling violation, and the opposing team is awarded possession of the ball.
There are also specific situations, like in the act of gathering the ball or making a layup, where the rules about steps can vary slightly, but the general rule is two steps after a player has stopped dribbling.
