BASKETBALL VIOLATIONS

It occurs when the player breaks one of the rules of Basketball.

As a result, the ball is awarded to the opponent.

• Violation

• Foul

• Shooting

• Blocking

It is an illegal action that can be committed by player from one team against a player from the opposing team.

• Goaltending

• Violation

• Foul

• Traveling

When a player uses their body position to prevent their opponent from advancing.

• Blocking foul

• Elbowing

• Shooting foul

• Intentional foul

A move(foul) in which an offensive player runs into a stationary opponent.

• Blocking

• Flagrant foul

• Shooting foul

• Charging

A foul committed in a violent/harmful manner.

• blocking foul

• over-the-back

• flagrant foul

• shooting foul

When a defender makes contact with offensive player who is in the act of shooting the basketball.

• blocking foul

• charging foul

• Shooting foul

• Loose ball foul

A foul committed on purpose, usually by a defender, to stop the clock or prevent a basket.

• Intentional foul

• Flagrant foul

• Loose ball foul

• Blocking foul

Violations and misconduct that are detrimental to the game. These are penalized by free-throw opportunities.

• Over-the-back

• Technical foul

• Shooting foul

• Blocking foul

When a player uses their foot/leg to cause their opponent to fall or lose their balance.

• Loose ball foul

• Tripping

• Blocking

• Charging

A foul committed while both teams are contesting possession of the ball. This is often consists of grabbing, checking, or pushing another player.

• Pushing foul

• Blocking foul

• Loose ball foul

• Charging foul