“This is an example of a defensive foul committed with the offensive player is in the act of shooting. The defensive player, Justin Jackson, makes illegal contact to the arm of the shooter, Otto Porter Jr, after the ball is released. Since the shooting motion does not end until the shooter returns safely to the floor, and the contact here exceeds the allowable guidelines, this is a foul in the act of shooting. When attempting to block a shot, contact by defenders can be either incidental or illegal, depending on the level of contact, the location of the contact, and the timing of the contact given the shooter’s motion. Note that after the shooter releases the ball, contact with the shooter’s hand during the shooter’s follow thru can be deemed legal, provided that the contact is incidental, and it is not hostile, nor overly physical.”
FAQs
Point of Contact foul, defender makes contact to shooter’s arm after release? ›
And the ONE shooter who doesn't care. If there contact after the shot, is it a shooting foul? According to the NBA rule book it's not a foul if they follow through with their shot.
What is it called when a defensive player hits the shooter's arm in basketball? ›Illegal Hand Use - This foul is called for any use of the hands on another player that the referee thinks is illegal. It's generally called when you hit another player on the arm during shooting or when trying to steal the ball.
Can a defender touch the attacker in basketball? ›A defender may momentarily touch an opponent with his hand anywhere on the court as long as it does not affect the opponent's movement (speed, quickness, balance, rhythm).
Is a defensive foul defender doesn t allow shooter room to land? ›Defenders must give airborne shooters the opportunity to land safely. Whether intentional or not, this is a dangerous play, and it will be penalized. Note also that if the defender's movement is deemed to be reckless, a Flagrant foul may be assessed.”
Is contact after a shot a foul? ›Note that after the shooter releases the ball, contact with the shooter's hand during the shooter's follow thru can be deemed legal, provided that the contact is incidental, and it is not hostile, nor overly physical.”
Is touching hands a shooting foul? ›It is not a foul to grab for the ball, or to touch a hand of the ball-carrier that is on the ball, but the ball-carrier, especially in the act of shooting, can easily cause greater contact that is a blocking foul against the defender.
When a defensive player interferes with a shot? ›Goaltending. If a defensive player interferes with a shot while it's on the way down toward the basket, while it's on the way up toward the basket after having touched the backboard, or while it's in the cylinder above the rim, it's goaltending and the shot counts.
Can you grab a defenders arm in basketball? ›This is an offensive foul, as a player cannot initiate contact to wipe away an opponent's legal arm.
Is it a foul if you hit someone's arm in basketball? ›Contact initiated by the defensive player guarding a player with the ball is not legal. This contact includes, but is not limited to, forearm, hands, or body check.
Can you dribble again if defender touches ball? ›
A player shall not dribble for a second time after his first dribble has ended unless between the two dribbles he has lost control of a live ball on the playing court because of: A shot for a field goal. A touch of the ball by an opponent. A pass or fumble that has touched or been touched by another player.
Can a defender slap the backboard? ›A technical may be assessed when a player strikes the backboard so forcefully it cannot be ignored, but simply slapping the backboard in an attempt to block a shot is neither a violation nor a technical foul.
Can the defender push you in basketball? ›A pushing foul is exactly what it sounds like — when a player forcibly pushes an opponent from their position. Most commonly with the hands or arms, but it can be any body part. To prevent pushing fouls, make sure to reinforce proper body position and arms when defending.
Where can you not stand in basketball? ›The Restricted Area is the area within the arched line on the court below the rim. It applies to secondary defenders and was established to ensure offensive players have room to drive to the basket, without allowing defensive players an unfair advantage in drawing an offensive foul.
What violation is called when an offensive player runs over a defender? ›Charging Foul (Charge) / Player Control Foul – A “Charging Foul” occurs when an offensive player runs into (or over) a defensive player who already has position (the defender must first establish position).
What is a personal foul caused by a defender? ›A personal foul caused when the defender makes illegal personal contact with an opponent who may or may not have the ball. Blocking is called when the defender impedes the progress of the opponent.
Is the hand still part of the ball? ›The hand is considered “part of the ball” when it is in contact with the ball. Therefore, contact on that part of the hand by a defender while it is in contact with the ball is not illegal.
Is a high five after a shot a foul? ›Point of Contact foul, defender makes contact to shooter's arm after release Legal play, defender 'high fives' shooter's empty hand after release, no foul. “This is an example of incidental contact that occurs after a shot has been released, and this contact would not be deemed to be a defensive foul.
Is hitting someone's hand a foul? ›Contact which occurs on the hand of the offensive player, while that part of the hand is in contact with the ball, is legal. EXCEPTION: Flagrant and punching fouls.
Is hand to hand a foul in basketball? ›Edit to add the official NBA verbage: The hand is considered “part of the ball” when it is in contact with the ball. Therefore, contact on that part of the hand by a defender while it is in contact with the ball is not illegal.