[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Robert Goodman

Does any rules maker actually want to make different provisions for the situation in which a player's fake causes the opponent to move out of position? Has NBA actually done that?

The NBA doesn't mention anything specifically about (ball) fakes, but there are changes on the NBA horizon regarding non-basketball actions that initiate contact with a defender.

NBA officiating staffs will be trained to identify and properly rule overt non-basketball actions to initiate contact with defender — such as offensive player launches into defender, abruptly veers off path, kicks leg at abnormal angle, or his off-arm hooks defender. If deemed more than marginal (offensive player's contact impacts the defender's speed, quickness, balance, or rhythm) -- play results in an offensive foul. A no-call should result -- if the contact is deemed marginal.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/...-to-draw-fouls

Also: The NBA is expected to implement new rules to limit non-basketball moves that would result in an offensive foul or no-call beginning next season. NBA referees will be trained to properly officiate the following actions used to draw fouls: Shooter launches/leans into defender at abnormal angle. Shooter kicks leg at abnormal angle. Offensive player abruptly veers off path (sideways/ backwards) into defender.

The NFHS already seems to have this general principle covered. It will probably eventually pop up as a "one and done" Point of Emphasis.

10-7-1: A player must not hold, push, charge, trip or impede the progress of an opponent by extending arm(s), shoulder(s), hip(s) or knee(s), or by bending his/her body into other than a normal position.