Fouls and Violations in Basketball

These flashcards cover key concepts related to fouls and violations in basketball, including types of fouls, their consequences, and rules regarding free throws.

What constitutes a personal foul in basketball?

Personal fouls include any type of illegal physical contact such as hitting, pushing, slapping, and holding.

What happens when a player is fouled while shooting and misses their shot?

The player gets two free throws.

What is awarded if a player is fouled while shooting a three-point goal and misses?

Three free throws are awarded.

What is the 'one & one' rule in basketball?

If the team committing the foul has seven or more fouls, the player who was fouled gets one free throw; if he makes it, he gets another.

What is considered a charging foul?

A charging foul is committed when an offensive player pushes or runs over a defensive player.

What characterizes a blocking foul?

A blocking foul is illegal personal contact resulting from a defender not establishing position in time to prevent an opponent's drive to the basket.

What is a flagrant foul?

A flagrant foul involves violent contact with an opponent, such as hitting, kicking, or punching, resulting in free throws and the offense retaining possession.

What is an intentional foul?

An intentional foul is when a player makes physical contact with another player with no reasonable effort to steal the ball.