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Originally Posted by Terrapins Fan
OK, after doing this for 8 years, I am going to look stupid. Why is it a violation to " Punch" the ball out of an opponents hands?
Unless the ball goes out of bounds, I've got nothing. unless there is contact, I've got nothing. What am I missing? Thanks in advance.
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I would assume a safety issue............
SECTION 4 TRAVEL, KICK, FIST
A player shall not travel with the ball, as in 4-44, intentionally kick it, as in 4-29, strike it with the fist or cause it to enter and pass through the basket from below.
NOTE: Kicking the ball is a violation only when it is an intentional act; accidentally striking the ball with the foot or leg is not a violation.
PENALTY: The ball is dead when the violation occurs and is awarded to the opponents for a throw-in from the designated out-of-bounds spot nearest the violation.