Defensive foul, Defender makes secondary movement to shooter’s arm after release Legal play, Defender legally contests 3-pointer, then moves foot to avoid contact shooter’s landing space Defensive Foul, Defender makes lower body contact with shooter

“This is an example of a legal close out by a defensive player. The defensive player, Jaden McDaniels, closes out on a three-point attempt by the shooter, Jayson Tatum, but the defender moves to the side of the offensive player, avoids any contact, and he stays out of the shooter’s landing space. This is a legal close out by a defensive player.”