Article 33
Contact: General principles
The cylinder principle applies to all players, regardless of whether they are defensive or offensive players.
A1 is in the air on the shot for a 3-point goal. A1 extends the leg which contacts the defensive player B1.
This is a foul by A1 for moving the leg outside the boundaries of the cylinder and contacting the defensive player B1.
The purpose of the no-charge semi-circle rule (Article 33.10) is to not reward a defensive player who takes a position under the defensive team’s own basket to draw a charging foul against an offensive player who is in control of the ball and drives to the basket. For the no-charge semi-circle rule the following criteria shall apply:
A1 attempts a jump shot that starts from outside the semi-circle area. A1 charges into B1 who is in contact with the semi-circle area.
This is a legal play by A1. The no-charge semi-circle rule shall apply.
A1 dribbles along the endline and, after reaching the area behind the backboard, jumps on the court towards the free-throw line. A1 charges into B1 who is in a legal guarding position in contact with the semi-circle area.
This is a team control foul by A1. The no-charge semi-circle rule shall not apply. A1 entered the no-charge semi-circle area from the court directly behind the backboard and its extended imaginary line.
A1’s shot for a goal rebounds from the ring. A2 jumps, catches the ball and then charges into B1 who is in a legal guarding position in contact with the semicircle area.
This is a team control foul by A2. The no-charge semi-circle rule shall not apply.
A1 drives to the basket in the act of shooting. Instead of ending the drive with a shot for a goal, A1 passes the ball to A2 who is directly following A1. A1 then charges into B1 who is in contact with the no-charge semi-circle area. At approximately the same time, A2 with the ball in the hands is on a direct drive to the basket in an attempt to score.
This is a team control foul by A1. The no-charge semi-circle rule shall not apply. A1 illegally uses the body to clear the way for A2 to the basket.
A1 drives to the basket in the act of shooting. While A1 is airborne, instead of ending the drive with a shot for a goal, A1 passes the ball to A2 who is standing in the corner of the court. A1 then charges into B1 who is in contact with the no-charge semi-circle area.
This is a legal play by A1. The no-charge semi-circle rule shall apply.
A1 drives to the basket in the act of shooting. A1 uses the arm to push away B1 who is in contact with the no-charge semi-circle area, before releasing the ball for a shot for goal.
This is a team control foul by A1. The no-charge semi-circle rule shall not apply as A1 illegally uses the arm.
A1 attempts a jump shot that starts from outside the no-charge semi-circle area and contacts B1 who is in the air after jumping vertically from the semi-circle area.
This is a legal play by B1. The no-charge semi-circle rule shall not apply as B1 does not have one foot or both feet in contact with the semi-circle area when the contact with A1 occurs. Any contact shall be judged according to the rules.
A personal foul is a player’s illegal contact with an opponent. The player causing the illegal contact with the opponent shall be penalised accordingly.
A1 attempts a shot for a goal. B1 pushes team-mate B2 who then causes an illegal contact with A1 in the act of shooting. The ball enters the basket.
A1 shall be awarded 2 or 3 points. B2 has contacted A1 and shall be charged with the foul. A1 shall attempt 1 free throw. The game shall continue as after any last free throw.
A1 attempts a shot for a goal. B2 pushes A2 who then causes an unnecessary contact with team-mate A1. The ball enters the basket. This is the third team B foul in the quarter.
A1’s basket shall count. Team A shall be awarded a throw-in as a result of B2’s foul committed against A2. The throw-in shall take place from the place nearest to where B2’s personal foul occurred.