How much can ball handler use his arm?

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by potato

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Also for a defender trying to block a standing still handler trying to pass the ball, is it illegal for the defender to extend his arms position towards the handler to restrict the handler's arm movement (close but no contact was made however the handler won't be able to make a pass/turn/swing his arms without coming in contact with the defender's arm/chest and even so his movement would be restricted)...?

If you are going to post on a basketball official's website you need to ingrain it into your mind that there are no personal fouls if there is no contact.