Offensive Foul

Question 1

What Type of foul is an offensive foul?

Answer 1

A personal foul assessed against an offense of player which is neither punching or flagrant

Question 2

Can points be scored by the offensive team on an offensive foul?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

What is significant about personal fouls and team fouls when it comes to offensive fouls?

Answer 3

Offending player charged with personal - offending team is not charged with team foul

Question 4

Typically, offensive fouls are not charged to the team but what is the one exception in Rule 3 - Section I-a that pertains to offensive fouls?

Answer 4

If there are no available subs bc the remainder is disqualified, then the last player to receive the 6th personal foul will be charged with a personal+team foul and also a team technical foul to remain in the game. No penalty FT awarded.

Question 5

What is the ROP after the offensive foul is assessed?

Answer 5

Ball Awarded to the offended team out of bounds on the sideline at the nearest spot where play was interrupted but no near to the baseline of the free-throw line extended

Question 6

How should a personal foul assessed against an offensive player which is deemed punching or flagrant be penalized?

Answer 6

(1) No points can be scored by the offensive team
(2) the offending player is charged with a personal foul
(3) offending team is charged with team foul
(4) Two free-throw attempts awarded to offended player
(5) The ball at free-throw line extended