Fouls
Generally speaking basketball is considered a non-contact sport. However the rules state that “
contact that results in an advantage or disadvantage is illegal”.
Players are restricted to 5 fouls per game. If they get their 5
th they are disqualified.
If teams exceed 7 fouls per half then on every subsequent foul then the opposition is awarded two free throws. Some of the common fouls and the referee signals are:
| Illegal use of hands (hacking)
Most often in an attempt to get the ball out of the offensive player’s hands
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| Blocking
Using your body to prevent another player’s run
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| Holding
Holding onto a player’s body or uniform
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| Charging (with the ball)
A player in position of the ball barging into a stationary player
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| Technical Foul
For non-contact fouls, e.g. swearing or hanging onto the ring
If players get two technical fouls they are disqualified
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| Unsportsmanlike Foul
For severe fouls or dangerous play
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| Disqualifying Foul
For an extreme violation of the rules e.g. fighting
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