Unless the ball contacts his backboard, basket ring, or another player, a player may not be the first to touch his own pass. A player may not touch the floor with the same foot twice after concluding his dribble or taking control of the ball (hop). However, if he wishes to change feet, he is free to do so as long as it does not violate any rules. Yes, you can self-pass. And we have evidence that players do this all the time. Here's how: If you look at basketball statistics, you'll see that most assists are passed between teammates. This is because defenders will often steal the ball right out of your hands as you go up for a shot attempt or move without drawing attention from officials. Because of this, most players only have themselves to blame for an occasional assist they get called for losing the ball outright. That being said, there are times when a player will self-assist to keep the defense honest or for other reasons. We know this because there are some players who score at a high rate and still manage to average more than one assist per game. These players include Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Chris Paul, and Russell Westbrook. The important thing is that coaches should feel comfortable giving this play to their star players if it helps them win games.