Case Studies
Learn complex basketball rules through real-game scenarios.

Medium
Gather Step vs Traveling
The foot causing contact with the floor when the player gathers the ball is the zero step.
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Easy
Cylinder Rule & Verticality
A defender has the right to jump vertically within their own 'cylinder'.
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Hard
Charging vs Blocking
The key is whether the defender established position beforehand or was moving during contact.
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Medium
Illegal Screen (Moving)
The screener must have both feet fixed on the floor at the moment of contact.
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Hard
Hand/Ball Principle
The defender hit the back of the hand while blocking. Is this a foul?
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Medium
Hand Checking
The defender extends a hand to stop the dribbler's drive.
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