I call this an intentional foul. Wouldn't best case scenario for the team trailing be to get possession of the ball without lhaving to foul? If a player makes a play for the ball, this can happen. The player might actually get a steal without having the official call a foul. Wouldn't this be better for the trailing team? If so, then why just go grab someone, thereby eliminating this possibility. I will tell the players and/or coach to make a play on the ball, you never know what the official might call or not call.
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