Violations stop play without involving personal contact. This sublesson covers common violations officials must recognize.


Backcourt Violation

Ball Entering Basket From Below

Basket Interference

Carrying / Palming

Closely Guarded

Defensive Three-Seconds (Pro Only)

Excessive Swinging of Elbows

Five-Second Back-to-the-Basket Violation (Pro Only)

Goaltending

Illegal Assist in Scoring

Illegal Dribble (Double Dribble)

Jump Ball Violation

Kicking the Ball (Kickball)

Offensive Player Out-of-Bounds on Their Own Volition

Offensive Screen Set Out-of-Bounds (Pro Level)

Offensive Three-Seconds Violation

Out-of-Bounds