Pre-free throw hand fighting

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by maven

Before calling a foul, remember that contact alone is not illegal. The contact must disadvantage an opponent.

2012-13 NFHS POINTS OF EMPHASIS

4) Guidelines to enforce illegal contact. Escalating fight situations can often be traced back to illegal contact not being properly enforced and penalized. Examples of illegal contact are:
Contact between players in free throw lane spaces prior to the ball contacting the ring a. It is illegal to physically contact an opponent prior to the ball legally contacting the ring.