shoot*ing foul
What Is The Definition Of Shooting Foul In Basketball?
1. This is type of foul in basketball is when a defender makes illegal contact with the ball handler while they are in the act of shooting. When a player is fouled in the act of shooting, they are awarded two free throw 
attempts.
A shooting foul can be called either when the ball handler is driving to the basket or on a jump shot. On a drive to the basket, it is up to the discretion of the official if the player was attempting a shot or if they were going to pass the ball. A shot attempt while driving begins when the player begins to “gather” the ball. On a jump shot, the shooting motion begins when the ball handler makes an upward motion (or jump) with the ball. The defender may not hit the arm or body of the player while they are shooting the ball and must allow them to return safely to the ground, otherwise they will be charged with a foul.
Example Of How Shooting Foul Is Used In Commentary
1. Bryant pump fakes and gets Barnes to leave the ground, who then falls into Bryant and is then whistled for the shooting foul. Bryant will shoot two.
Also Known As:
1. Fouled In The Act Of Shooting
Sport The Term Is Used
1. Basketball