Illegal Contact above Free Throw Line Extended, repeated touches by defender Illegal Contact above Free Throw Line Extended, ‘stayed hand’ by defender Illegal Contact, hand check, defender affects dribbler’s SQBR
This is an example of a defensive foul for illegal contact between the dribbler and his defender. A defender using a “stayed hand” or repeatedly touching an offensive player with the ball is ILLEGAL outside the lower defensive box. On this play, the defender uses a “stayed hand” in making contact with the offensive player. While the contact does not appear to affect the offensive player’s speed, quickness, balance or rhythm, the “stayed hand” contact is a defensive foul.