hack
What Is The Definition Of Hack In Basketball?
1. This is another term used to describe fouling a player in basketball.
If a player is hacked, or fouled, while taking a shot then the player is granted two free throws.
If an offensive player is hacked while not shooting, then the team retains possession and won’t get any free throws, unless the team is in the bonus. If the a defensive player is fouled, then their team will gain possession.
Examples Of How Hack Is Used In Commentary
1. Jordan drives the lane and gets hacked hard on the arm, sending him flying into the floor.
Sport The Term Is Used
1. Basketball