What Is a Lane Violation in Basketball and Who Can Commit It?
Even during free throws, timing and positioning matter. Learn the rules and consequences of lane violations — and how to avoid giving away points with one simple mistake.
The Free Throw Penalty in Basketball: Understanding Team Fouls and Bonus Rules
Too many fouls? Get ready for free throws. In basketball, once a team crosses a foul limit in a period, the opposing side gets bonus free throws—even if no one was shooting. This guide breaks down how the bonus rule works, what "one-and-one" means, and how smart teams use foul management to stay in control.
Shooting Fouls in Basketball: What They Are and When Free Throws Are Awarded
Clean contests win championships. This breakdown of shooting fouls walks through what constitutes a foul during a shot, how to avoid them without backing down defensively, and what every coach should be drilling to keep their team out of foul trouble.