Basketball rule

[Tio]

I think it would be helpful to see the play, but you are well within your rights to penalize with a Technical foul if you deem the action an "unsporting act." I personally, would prefer to talk to the player to resolve the issue... if you can avoid someone getting hit in the face with the ball, it will make the rest of the game much easier versus a potential flashpoint.

Luckily, a good defender would rip the ball out and that is why you don't see this move often. It is more likely on a save of an OOB play, but hard to penalize....