Basketball Fouls

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A foul commited in a violent and harmful manner

Jumping on and over the back of an opposing player who is attempting to rebound the ball

The player setting the screen is still moving when the defender makes contact with them. This is a form of blocking which prevents the defender from moving around the screen

When a player swings their elbows in an excessive manner and makes contact with their opponent

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

When attempting to steal the basketball, the defender extends their arm and hand and make contact with the ballhandler

A foul commited on purpose, usually by a defensive player, to stop the clock or prevent a basket

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

When a defender intermittently or continuously uses one or both hands on an opposing player, usually the ball handler

Using the hands to interfere with or limit an opponents freedom of movement

When and offensive player runs into a defender who has an established position

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

When a player recieves and Technical Foul, the other team is awarded _____ ______ throws, and ______________ of basketball out of bounds

When a player uses their foot or leg to cause their opponent to fall or loose their balance