Violations - Ballhandling Violations The following is a list of the most common ballhandling violations committed by players while they have possession of the basketball. Double Dribble- When a player stops dribbling, holds the basketball, and then starts dribbling again. Also when a player dribbles the ball with two hands at the same time. Over-and-Back- When a player crosses over the midcourt line into the frontcourt and then crosses back into the backcourt. Traveling- Taking more than one and a half steps without dribbling while you have the ball. Also when you stop dribbling and then move or change your pivot foot.

Violations - Ballhandling Violations

The following is a list of the most common ballhandling violations committed by players while they have possession of the basketball.

Double Dribble- When a player stops dribbling, holds the basketball, and then starts dribbling again. Also when a player dribbles the ball with two hands at the same time.Over-and-Back- When a player crosses over the midcourt line into the frontcourt and then crosses back into the backcourt.Traveling- Taking more than one and a half steps without dribbling while you have the ball. Also when you stop dribbling and then move or change your pivot foot.Basketball Violations - Time Violations

Three-Second Rule- No offensive player can be in the free-throw lane for longer than 3 seconds at a time.Five-Second Inbound Violation- When passing the ball inbounds after gaining possession, players have five seconds to get the ball to a teammate.Five-Second Possession Violation- When a ballhandler is being defended within six feet in the frontcourt, and fails to get rid of the basketball within five seconds.Lane Violation- During a free throw situation, if you enter the lane too soon, it's called a lane violation and results in a turnover or the other team gets another free throw attempt.Ten-Seconds In The Backcourt- When the offensive team takes ten or more seconds to move the basketball across the midcourt line into the front court.

Basketball Fouls - Personal FoulsThe following is a list of the more common fouls committed by players during a game or practice. These fouls are personal fouls that are called against the player initiating contact with an opposing player.Blocking- When a player uses their body position to prevent their opponent from advancing.Charging- When an offensive player runs into a defender who has an established position.Elbowing- When a player swings their elbows in an excessive manner and makes contact with their opponent.Holding- Using the hands to interfere with or limit an opponent's freedom of movement.Illegal Screen- The player setting the screen is still moving when the defender makes contact with them. This is a form of blocking which prevents the defender from moving around the screen.

Hand Check- When a defender intermittently or continuously uses one or both hands on an opposing player, usually the ball handler.Holding- Using the hands to interfere with or limit an opponent's freedom of movement.Over-the-Back- Jumping on and over the back of an opposing player who is attempting to rebound the basketball.Reaching In- When attempting to steal the basketball, the defender extends their arm and hand and makes contact with the ballhandler.Tripping- When a player uses their foot or leg to cause their opponent to fall or loose their balance.Other Common Basketball FoulsThe following list is some of the other common fouls that are committed during a game or practice.Flagrant Foul- A foul committed in an violent and harmful manner.Intentional Foul- A foul committed on purpose, usually by a defensive player, to stop the clock or prevent a basket.Shooting Foul- When a defender makes contact with an offensive player who is in the act of shooting the basketball.Technical Foul- Violations and misconduct that are detrimental to the game. These are penalized by free-throw opportunities.