Foul in the act of shooting, up fake and contact, shooter jumps to the rim Defensive Foul, on-ball defender trips dribbler Defensive Foul, on-ball defender trips dribbler
“This is an example of a defensive foul for illegal contact between the dribbler and his defender. The defender, Robin Lopez, extends his right leg, and he trips the dribbler, Anthony Davis. This is a defensive foul for illegal contact. On-ball defenders cannot initiate illegal contact that affects an opponent’s speed, quickness, balance or rhythm.”