Intentional Foul by the Shooter

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I cannot imagine a shooter committing an intentional foul. I guess it is possible, but I think it is a solution looking for a problem. But as Bob says, the basket could theoretically count.

Peace

More than a few years ago, I'd agree with that. But now, with the way some interpret the elbow rules and the way I've seen some calls get made even in big D1 games, there is more of a possibility.

If the shooter goes in with a leading elbow to the face of a defender, that could easily be ruled an intentional foul given the new interpretations.

And it is not that far fetched. I saw a game on TV last year where a dribbler, while going to the basket completely and inadvertently clipped a guy in the face with his elbow while going by him. The arm was only moving as everyone's arms move when they run. Upon review, the called it a FF1. I was stunned. 1/2 a second later, the guy was shooting. Not that far fetched.