Basketball Violations – 7 Most Common Violations
A violation is an infraction of the rules. The team that committed an offense is sanctioned by awarding the ball to the opposing team. Below is the list of the most common infractions committed in the game of basketball.
1. Ball out of the field of play
As a rule, the ball is out of bounds when it touches the player or any person who is out of bounds; the ground or any object on, above, or outside the boundary line; and the board or any object on the field of play.
2. Dribbling
Dribbling is a movement of a live ball caused by a player who is in control of the ball and shoots it or kicks it to the ground. During dribbling, the ball may be thrown into the air as long as the ball touches the ground or another player before the player who threw it touches it again with his hand. If you touch it first, then it’s a violation. The ball will be awarded to the opposing team.
3. Tracking
Traveling is said to be an illegal movement of one foot out of bounds in any direction while holding the ball on the field of play. It occurs when a pivot foot, the foot that stays at its point of contact with the ground, accidentally takes unnecessary steps.
4.Three seconds
A player must not remain in the opponents’ restricted area for more than three seconds while his team is in offensive possession. This is the common violation of most centers and forwards. To avoid this, a player must place both feet on the ground outside the restricted area.
5. Twenty four seconds
A player must make a field goal within twenty-four (24) seconds. The ball must not only leave a player’s hand before the twenty-four shot clock signal sounds, but also touch the rim or enter the basket. Otherwise, a twenty-four (24) second shot clock violation is called and the ball will automatically be awarded to the opponent.
6. Ball returned to backcourt
As a rule, a player in offensive possession of a live ball may not have the ball illegally returned to his backcourt.
7. Fouls
The foul is the most common infraction in the game of basketball. It involves illegal personal contact with an opponent or unsportsmanlike behavior. It is often called a personal foul or a technical foul. Any number of fouls can be called against a team. Regardless of the penalty, each foul will be charged to the offender and penalized accordingly.
The simple infraction of the rules can change the momentum of the team and therefore the outcome of the game. To maximize your team’s winning potential, try to become familiar with these common infractions and avoid committing them.