Offensive Foul in the post, offensive player clamps opponent Offensive Foul in the post, offensive player hooks his opponent
“This is an example of an offensive foul for hooking in the post. The offensive player, Karl-Anthony Towns, starts his drive to the basket by reaching around and hooking his legal defender, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, with his left arm. This is illegal contact by the offensive player, and it is an offensive foul. Players are not permitted to hook their opponents in any way.”