Clapping/Yelling

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This is an extract of from the FIBA Official Interpretations 2008

Statement 3
While a player is in the act of shooting, opponents shall not be permitted to disconcert that player
by actions such as waving a hand(s) to obstruct the shooter’s field of vision, shouting loudly,
stamping feet heavily or clapping hands near the shooter. To do so may result in a technical foul if
the shooter is disadvantaged by the action, or a warning if the shooter is not disadvantaged.
Example:
A4 is in the act of shooting for a goal when B4 attempts to distract A4 by shouting loudly or
stamping feet heavily of the floor. The shot for goal is:
(a) Successful.
(b) Unsuccessful.
Interpretation:
(a) A warning shall be given to B4 and shall be communicated to coach B. This warning shall
apply to all players of team B for the remainder of the game for similar behaviour.
(b) A technical foul shall be charged to B4.