dead ball foul
What Is The Definition Of Dead Ball Foul?
1. A dead ball foul occurs in basketball when a foul is committed after the referee has whistled for play to stop or the ball has already been ruled dead, such as the ball going out of bounds.
A dead ball foul is ruled either a technical foul or flagrant foul depending on how excessive the contact is.
Examples Of How Dead Ball Foul Is Used In Commentary
1. Smith and Johnson will both receive technicals for their dead ball foul, after engaging in some unnecessary shoving after the play was already ruled dead.
Sport The Term Is Used
1. Basketball
