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In basketball, a foul is an infraction of the rules more serious than a violation. Most fouls occur as a result of illegal personal contact with an opponent and/or unsportsmanlike behavior.

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Created by: stanley soerianto

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Extending the hands outside the cylinder and causing illegal contact (for example, going for a steal but hitting the player's hand or arm, or hitting the arm of a shooter).

Domain: Sports; Category: Basketball

Contact by the defense on a ballhandler that impedes a player's speed, quickness, rhythm, and/or balance.

Domain: Sports; Category: Basketball

Called when a player moves or attempts to move an opponent with force, even if they do not have control of the ball.

Domain: Sports; Category: Basketball

Moving one's elbow outside the cylinder to disadvantage an opponent. This mostly occurs during a post-up play situation, where either offense or defense attempt to gain a better position.

Domain: Sports; Category: Basketball

When personal contact is made with an opponent which restricts their movement.(for example, physically grabbing a player driving to the basket).

Domain: Sports; Category: Basketball

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