UNSPORTSMANLIKE FOUL Not about intensity, emotions, or severity of contact Nothing to get amped up about

Definition Is a player contact foul, during “playing time”, which, in the judgement of the official, is not a legitimate attempt to directly play the ball within the spirit and intent of the rules.

Judgement Guidelines Judge the actions, not intent or the result Contact with no attempt to play the ball Excessive contact while playing the ball Excessive contact away from the ball Time of the game is irrelevant

Preventing a Breakaway Defensive foul to stop a fast break Contacting an opponent from behind or laterally before contacting the ball, during an attempt to play the ball No opponent between the offensive player and the basket Once the act of shooting begins, contact must be judged as any other shooting foul

Unsportsmanlike Foul Penalty Recorded as a player foul and Team foul Free throws awarded to the player that was fouled Not in the act of shooting – 2 In the act of shooting and good basket – 1 In the act of shooting and no basket – 2 or 3 Opponents are awarded a throw in at the centre line extended with a new shot clock A player shall be disqualified if they receive 2

Technical Foul Any non-contact foul of a behavioural nature during playing time Any contact or non-contact behavioural or unsporting actions by players, coaches, assistant coaches, excluded players or team followers occurring during an “Interval of Play” Disrespecting officials Baiting an opponent Excessive swinging of elbows Delaying the game

Technical Foul Penalty By a player – it is recorded as a player foul and team foul By team bench personnel – it is recorded against the coach and is not a team foul 1 free throw is awarded to the opponent’s team Opponents are awarded a throw-in at the centre line extended with a new shot clock A player is disqualified if they receive 2 A coach is disqualified if they receive 2 direct or a combination of 3