"Hand checks are NON shooting fouls!"

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by bainsey

I enjoy "collecting" myths. This latest one came courtesy a middle school fan/parent today, right after I reported a hand-check foul to the table (which is opposite the stands in this little gym). It made me grin, as I can't say I've heard that one before, nor can I figure how someone would draw THAT conclusion.

I wonder if it came from the previous game's coach who wanted an "over the back" call in the first of the doubleheader.

No offense... but honestly I'm trying to envision a hand-check shooting foul and cannot do it. It's not really a hand-check anymore if he's shooting.

[Adam]

I was thinking of bonus free throws.

But, it's possible to have a hand check occur as the shooter gathers the ball. Not common, but there's nothing that prevents the call. I'd normally go with pushing, but still....