Free Throw Violation, defensive player enters from above three-point line Goaltending, defensive player contacts the ball while it is in the cylinder Goaltending, defensive player blocks shot on its downward flight
“This is an example of a goaltending violation. The defensive player, Chet Holmgren, contacts the ball while it’s in the imaginary cylinder above the rim. This is a goaltending violation, as the ball may not be contacted while it’s in the cylinder and still has an opportunity to score.”