Punching Fouls Flashcards
Rule 4 - What is the definition of a punching foul?
A punching foul is a punch by a player which makes contact with an opponent whether the ball is dead or alive.
T/F - A punching foul can occur while the ball is dead or alive
True
Where should the ball be awarded and to whom on a punching foul?
Awarded to the opposing team out of bounds on the nearest sideline at the free-throw line extended
Rule 7 - As defined in Rule 7, what are we resetting the shot clock to on a punching foul infraction?
24s
T/F - A player, Coach, trainer, or other team bench person are ejected on a punching foul. (Rule 12 Conduct)
True
T/F - A punching foul is considered to be an unsportsmanlike act. (Rule 12 Conduct)
True
Rule 12 - What is true regarding personal and team fouls when it comes to punching fouls? What is the 1 exception to this if the punching foul is on the offensive team?
They are recorded as both personal and team fouls. If it is an offensive foul then it will only be recorded as a personal foul.
T/F A punching foul will carry its own separate penalty and is included in the team foul count.
True
What is the resumption of play after a punching foul infraction is administered?
(1) Personal foul and team foul
(2) Two free throws regardless of the number of previous fouls in the period
(3) ball awarded to the offended team oob on either side of the court at the free-throw line extended whether the free-throw is successful or unsuccessful
(4) offender ejected
Does the punch you have to connect for it to be an unsportsmanlike act?
No
Does a punching foul have to be reviewed via instant replay?
Yes
Who is awarded the ball out of bounds on the sideline at the free-throw line extended in the front court if one punching fell is followed by another?
The team last offended is awarded possession
A fine not exceeding $50,000 and our suspension may be imposed upon such player - T/F
True
Rule 12: Offensive Fouls - List the manner in which offensive fouls assessed against a player for punching is penalized?
- No points can be scored
- Offending player is charged with personal foul
- Offending team charged with team foul
- 2 FT’s to offended player
- Ball awarded OOB at the free throw line extended
Rule 12 Section X Away-From-The-Play - List all the fundamentals pertaining to away-from-the-play punching foul.
- Personal Foul
- Team Foul
- Shot Clock resets to 24s
- Offended player gets 2 FT’s
- Ball awarded to offended team in front court at FTLE on either side
- If offended player is injured and cannot attempt his FT’s, his coach will select a sub and the sub or any 4 in the game can shoot the FT’s
- If offended player cannot attempt his FT’s because of an ejection, any 4 remaining in the game may attempt the free throws.
