Loose Ball Fouls

Question 1

What is a loose ball foul?

Answer 1

A personal foul, neither flagrant or punching, committed while there is no team control.

Question 2

How is a loose ball foul administered? (4)

Answer 2

1 offending team charged with team foul
2 offended player charged with personal foul
3 offended team gets ball sideline nearest spot to where play was interrupted (no penalty situation)
4 offended team gets 1 ft plus penalty ft (if penalty situation)

Question 3

How are the officials administering a loose ball foul against the defensive team that is followed by a successful field goal? When does this interpretation apply?

Answer 3

1 FT for the offended player - allowing a 3 pt or 4 pt play. Interpretation applies regardless of which offensive player gets fouled and whether or not penalty situation exists, the ball can NEVER be awarded to the scoring team OOB following a personal foul which occurs on the same play.

Question 4

How would you administer a “loose ball” foul against the defensive team that is followed by a successful field goal?

Answer 4

One free-throw attempt will be awarded to the offended player allowing for a three point or four-point play

Question 5

Can the ball be awarded to the scoring team out of bounds following a personal foul which occurs on the same play?

Answer 5

No, never. Whether the team is in the penalty or not.

Question 6

How will we administer a “loose ball” foul against the defensive team that is followed by a successful free-throw?

Answer 6

1 free throw awarded to offended player whether or not penalty is in effect

Question 7

Can points be scored if a “loose ball” foul is called against the offensive team following a successful field goal attempt?

Answer 7

Hell naaaaah, wipe the basket!