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Not necessarily as a blanket statement right? I don't have my rulebook with me, but doesn't it say that slapping the hand is only a "non-foul" if the offensive player is holding or dribbling the ball or something to that effect?
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No such restriction (holding or dribbling) is in the rule.
OK, found it (Rule 4-24-2): The rule is that the players hand must still be in contact with the ball when the defender hits the hand.
"It is legal use of hands to reach to block or slap the ball controlled by a dribbler or a player throwing for goal or a player holding it and accidentally hitting the hand of the opponent when it is in contact with the ball."
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