Offensive Foul, shooter extends leg unnaturally into defender Defensive foul, defender makes contact with airborne shooter Defensive foul, defender doesn’t allow shooter room to land
“This is an example of a defensive foul for making contact with an airborne shooter. The defensive player, Courtney Lee, moves forward, and makes contact with the lower body of the airborne shooter, Ryan Arcidiacono. This illegal contact affects the shot attempt, and is a defensive foul. The offensive player is considered to be in the act of shooting until he has returned to the floor.”