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Just as a point of reference on this topic, I have two questions....
1) Can you have a foul without contact?
My answer: No
2) Is the initiator of the contact the one responsible/ causing the foul?
My Answer: yes
In the situation described by Juulie, B1 initiated the contact with the swatting of the arms. A1, although technically in B1's "space", has not initiated or caused any contact or displacement of B1. B1 gained an advantage and caused contact which did not touch the ball and affected the shot of A1. This is similar to the touch on the elbow of the shooter, which is very light yet will cause the shooter to miss the shot.
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