Clear Path Foul

[jgully]

I'm not really sure if that the correct terminology, but it when a player is all alone on a fast break and another player intentionally fouls him. What is the correct ruling for this? Give him 2 shots even though it was on the ground? I saw it called once in an NBA game and I was wondering.

[JRutledge]

Understand that this definition only applies to the NBA or possibly the WNBA. There is no such animal at the NCAA or NF levels.

But to answer your question, I think they get the ball back after shooting two shots. I could be wrong, but they treat it like an Intentional Foul I believe. But understand my answer is only based on anecdotal information, not the actual rulebook knowledge of NBA Rules.

Peace

[One-Whistle]

jgully:

If the player "intentionally" fouls an opposing player and the official deems the act as an intentional foul, an intentional foul will be called.

The penalty for an intentional foul is two free throws and the ball is put in play out of bounds at the location nearest to the spot of the foul.

[DrakeM]

The penalty for a "clear path" foul is, ONE shot plus possession of the ball.

[footlocker]

Are you asking about how to call it at a certain level or asking about the NBA rule?

[ChuckElias]

Hey Drake, you are still around! And you even beat me to the answer.

[mick]

Originally posted by DrakeM
The penalty for a "clear path" foul is, ONE shot plus possession of the ball.

Welcome back, Drake!
You been smilin' ?
mick

[ChuckElias]

Forgot to add that on a clear-path-to-the-basket foul, the player who is fouled shoots the FT. This is different from the away-from-the-play foul, where any player on the floor can shoot the FT.