Punching Foul

Question 1

What is a punching foul?

Answer 1

A punch by a player which makes contact with an opponent whether the ball is dead or alive.

Question 2

What are the fundamentals of a punching foul?

Answer 2

1. Personal Foul
2. Team Foul
3. 2 FT’s, ball awarded to offended team oob on either side of the court at the FT line extended whether the FT is successful or not
4. Shot clock resets to 24s
5. Player who throws the punch has committed an unsportsmanlike act, and is ejected following confirmation at instant replay.
6. Rule is valid whether play is in progress or dead
7. Multiple punching fouls: the last offended is awarded posession on sideline at FTLE in the frontcourt.

Question 3

What is the fine for a punching foul?

Answer 3

No more than $50,000 and/or suspension

Question 4

Who selects the substitutes to attempt FT’s when the offended player is ejected for a punching foul?

Answer 4

Opposing coach will select a substitute from bench

Question 5

Where is the ball awarded OOB for a punching foul infraction?

Answer 5

Awarded to the opposing team oob on the nearest sideline at the free throw line extended.

Question 6

True/False: All punching fouls are considered unsportsmanlike acts.

Answer 6

HELLLYAAHHH TRUE

Question 7

True/False: Punching fouls carry it’s own separate penalties.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

How is a personal foul assessed against an offensive player which is punching?

Answer 8

1. No points can be scored
2. Offending player is charged with personal foul
3. Offending team is charged with team foul
4. 2 free throw attempts are awarded to the offended player
5. Ball awarded at the FTLE