Intentional Foul???

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by mbyron

My intuition is that this is a common foul. I guess I'd distinguish it from the OP based on the fact that in your play B4 intends to kick a pass rather than a ball in player possession. It's a clearer case of accidental contact.

On the other hand, it's still not a "basketball play," since there's no way for the kick to legally contact the ball. It is more common, however, and maybe that warrants some leeway.

It can't be THAT common. I have rarely, if ever, seen it occur.

[Eastshire]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

It can't be THAT common. I have rarely, if ever, seen it occur.

B's action, kicking a ball near the floor, is more common than kicking at a ball held by an opponent above his waist.