Loud Slap

[Da Official]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

If the slap is on the wrist, it very well could be a foul. If it's close, it's on the hand. Whether he's dribbling or holding doesn't matter.

1. Where is the slap (hand or not-hand)?
2. Did it cause any hardship to the ball handler?

Snaq, my eyesight is NOT good enough to determine the wrist. I either see a hand or an arm. LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seriously though...I don't have a rule book present but its my understanding if a defender accidentically hits the hand of the dribbler while the dribbler's hand is in contact with the ball it is not a foul.

Also, if you punch or slap me in the face or my hand TO ME I've been caused hardship BUT not sure if that's a rule of law I should follow since by rule you can accidentally slap my hand if I'm dribbling.

If this doesnt' jive with the NFHS rules please advise.