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• A special defensive foul that occurs during a **transition scoring opportunity**.
• Exists when:
  • The offensive player is in control of the ball (or the ball is in the air to that player), and
  • There are no defenders between the offensive player and the basket (excluding the defender committing the foul).
• The foul must occur before the offensive player begins an upward shooting motion.
• The defender:
  • Makes **illegal contact from the side or behind**, and
  • Does not make a legitimate play on the ball.
• Clear path fouls are not common fouls.
• Penalty (level dependent):
  • Free throws (typically two)
  • Possession of the ball at midcourt
• Designed to discourage intentional fouling to stop fast breaks.