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Technical Foul

tech*ni*cal foulWhat Is A Technical Foul In Basketball? Definition & Meaning

What Is The Definition Of A Technical Foul In Basketball?

1. This is a type of foul in basketball that describes a number of rule violations, but it is most commonly used to describe an infraction for unsportsmanlike conduct such as arguing with a referee. In short, a technical foul can be described as a foul that does not involve any physical contact among opposing players on the court, or simply a foul for a non-player such as a coach.

A technical foul may also be called for calling too many timeouts, delay of game, hanging on the rim or improper substitutions. When calling a technical foul, the referee blows their whistle and makes a “T” shape with his arms and hands.

Examples Of How Technical Foul Is Used In Commentary

1. Rodman is issued yet another technical foul, his second of the night, for taunting and clapping towards the opposing team. This will be his first ejection this year.

SportsLingo Goes The Extra-Inch With The Meaning Of Technical Foul

The penalty for getting a technical foul varies between the high school, college and NBA leagues.

In high school, if a player receives technical, the opposing team gets two free throws and possession of the ball.

In college, if a player receives a Class B technical (such as for delay of game or hanging on the rim), the opposing team is awarded one free throw. If a player receives a Class A technical, the opposing team is awarded two free throws.

In the NBA and WNBA, if a player receives a technical, the opposing team is awarded a free throw and possession of the ball at the spot of the foul. In addition, the shot clock is reset to 14 seconds if the shot clock was under 14 seconds during the time of the foul.

If one player receives two technical fouls in a given game, they are ejected from the game.

Sports The Term Is Used

1. Basketball

Also Known As:

1. T
2. Tech

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