Reach in foul что это

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Basketball rules can be confusing, especially reach-in fouls. The play is so quick it is hard to tell watching what exactly is going on until the slow-motion replay. But even then we question calls against the team were cheering all the time, such as the case with the reach-in foul.

Believe it or not the reach-in foul is not actually in the rule books of basketball, this is a term coined by the commentators and fans to describe the simple act of illegal contact that was made against the ball handler.

Contact: The Bottom Line

A foul only occurs when the defender hits the ball handler. A reach-in doesn’t have to be a literal reach into or across the body. It simply occurs when contact happens.

An example of this is when an offensive player is holding the ball in what is known as the three point-stance right before they put the ball down to dribble.

If the defender tries to steal the ball, but their hand hits the handler’s arm instead, it’s a reach-in. Though that is not the same instance as trying to take the ball while a player is dribbling, it falls under the same category.

That does not mean you can’t put your hand on another player, defenders can use their forearm to get position while in the post, but it does mean you can’t swipe.

What Is Reaching In Basketball?

If you are confused about the concept of “reaching-in”, then you aren’t alone. Reach-ins are sometimes legal and sometimes not, which can drive basketball newbies crazy!

In this post, I will talk about what reaching-in is when it is considered a foul, and cover everything else that you should know about it.

A Foul that Isn’t

The first aspect of a reach-in foul is perhaps the most confusing. Many different fouls are labeled as reach-ins, but a “reach-in” does not exist within the official NBA rules. Rather, it is simply a term to describe most non-shooting fouls committed by the defense.

In basketball, there are three distinct foul types: blocking, holding, and pushing. All three occur when the defense gets in the way and makes contact with an offensive player as they dribble the ball. However, a reach-in, as it is known in today’s basketball, is a bit more specific.

Though the three main foul types can be reaching fouls, they don’t always have to be.

For instance, if a player drives to the basket and the defense shifts over and knocks them with their body it is a blocking foul that is not a reach. In the same situation, if the player shifts over and makes contact with the ball handler’s arm, it is a reach.

That may seem like a small difference, but it is important in understanding the rules of the game. A “reach-in” is a classification more than anything else. To understand that, we need to take a closer look.

The Difference in Defense

Though basketball is undoubtedly a contact sport, each player on the court is allowed a bit of personal space. That does not mean you cannot get close to someone, it simply means that you have to play defense in a way that doesn’t directly clash with their body.

When that space is crossed during shooting, you get a shooting foul. When that space is crossed while a player is dribbling, you get a reach-in foul.

Despite the name, a reach-in foul doesn’t constitute just the act of reaching in. If a defender makes a play on the ball by extending their arm, it is not a foul if they do not make contact. It is simply a defensive play.

What is a Reach-In Foul in the NBA?

Basketball is a game of rules. There are things you can do and, more importantly, there are things you can’t do.

In any game, play progresses at a steady pace. Both teams go up and down the floor trying to score on their respective baskets. However, when a team does something illegal, a foul is called and play stops.

Fouls are a common part of the sport, and they come in many forms. For instance, an offensive player running over a defensive player is a charge, while a player hitting someone’s arm while shooting is known as a shooting foul.

Though both teams commit many kinds of fouls over the course of the game, no fouls are more common than reach-ins.

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What Is The Reach-In Foul In Basketball?

First things first, the reach-in foul is not formally defined by any basketball rules (including NBA rules). Fans and journalists commonly use the terms “reach-in” or “reaching in” when defenders come in illegal contact with an opponent in possession of the ball.

The so-called reach-in foul occurs when a defending player reaches toward the orange in an attempt to steal the ball but instead illegally contacts the ball handler.

The act of reaching in by itself is not considered a foul in any rulebook, be it NBA or FIBA rulebooks. However, depending on the circumstances, it may indeed be a foul.

We’ll have to take a look at the NBA rulebook to understand when it is and when it is not an offense.

NBA’s definition of illegal contact

Rule 12B Section I point (a) of the NBA rulebook states that holding, pushing, charging into, or preventing the progress of an opponent by bending the body into a position that is not normal or extending a hand, arm, leg, or knee is not allowed.

Defending players who are guarding an opponent in possession of the ball are not allowed to initiate contact with him as well. Touching forearms, hands, or body checks are not allowed.

There are some exceptions to this, however, defined under Section I point (b) subpoint (a). For example, incidental contact with an offensive player’s hand is not a reach-in foul if it doesn’t affect the player’s speed, direction, balance, or rhythm.

Rule 12B Section I point (c) also defines that if the actions of a player against an opponent cause illegal contact with another opponent, the very first player is to be charged a personal foul.

Finally, point (e) states that contacting the hand of an offensive player while that part of the hand touches the ball is legal. And this is exactly where the vast majority of reach-in fouls occur.

In the section “Comments on the rules”, it is also defined that the hand is considered part of the ball when it contacts the ball. Touching that part of the hand is therefore considered legal.

What are the penalties for “reaching in”?

If illegal contact with the hand of an offensive player occurs:

The offensive player gets a personal foul.
If the illegal contact was caused by the defender, the offended team is charged with a team foul.
No team fouls are called if one member of each team has a personal foul or if the foul was committed against an offensive player.

After a reach-in foul is called, the offended team is typically awarded a ball-out-of-bounds. But depending on the circumstances, the offended team may be awarded up to three free throws as well.

Basketball Reach In Fouls

A reach-in foul in the NBA is when the defensive player "reaches in" and tries to steal the ball away from the offensive player. The foul occurs if a player impedes a ball carrier's personal space while making contact with him reaching for the ball.

Can You Reach-In At All?

Referees are humans too, the difference although is they have been trained to view situations at a very fast speed. They see the game due to their practice and training much better than the average spectator.

If it looks as if you are reaching in and no contact was made you are more than likely to be called for a foul. If you reach-in and no contact is made you generally are ok, but not always. Most coaches teach not to reach in at all for these very reasons mentioned above.

Fun Fact: Cal Bowlder of the Atlanta Hawks vs The Portland Trailblazers on November 13, 1999 received 7 personal fouls a record said to be never broken.

What is a loose ball foul?

A loose ball foul is when neither player from either team has possession of the ball and battles for the loose ball and in the process, one player commits a foul. More on What is a Loose ball Foul In this link.

How do you steal the ball without creating a reach-in foul?

There are 2 of the safest ways to greatly reduce your chances of having a foul called against you and being able to steal the ball.

The first is simply to grab the ball with two hands from the player when they are not dribbling or are in triple threat position. This is very hard to do but if you can get a hold of the ball with both hands and turn at the same time so that your butt is now facing your defender you can get the steal or at least draw a jump ball.

Is the over the back considered in terms of the reach-in foul?

The short answer is No.

I hope this article helped you learn something new and understand a little more about the reach-in foul. I greatly appreciate and thank you for your time.

Examples Of Reach-In Fouls

One of the most common reach-in fouls I see is when the ball handler dribbles up the court. The player then crosses the defender over dribbling the ball from his right to the left hand. During this time the defender anticipates the crossover and attempts to steal the ball leading to a reach-in foul in the process.

Another common reach-in foul is when the point guard is at the top of the three-point line waiting for the offense to set up or move. The player guarding the ball knows that the point guard is not moving for a couple of seconds and makes an attempt to steal the ball only to have it protected from the ball handler. The defense goes in for the steal very aggressively and gets called for the reach-in.

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Free Throws on Reach-In Fouls

The offensive player doesn't usually get to shoot free throws on a reach in foul unless the opposing defense is over the limit on fouls given. If the defense is over the limit on fouls, the offense is in the bonus, which means that on each foul on the defense results in free throws for the offense. The majority of the time, however, reach-in fouls are non-shooting fouls. This means that instead of free throws the player who was fouled inbounds the ball to his teammates in the frontcourt. Players would obviously rather the free throws but they cannot get them unless they get the other team to take enough reach in fouls that it puts them in the bonus.

Know Your Space

Fouls are a part of basketball. Though they seem easy to understand, they are not quite as simple as many guesses.

A reach-in foul doesn’t exist in the rules. Rather, it is a way to refer to certain types of blocking, holding, and pushing fouls. That may sound odd, but once you know the different parts of the game it is easy to follow.

Playing good, hard defense is an important part of basketball. Just make sure to keep your hands to yourself.

Why Does The Reach-In Foul Occur?

Defensive players can have a bad habit of taking reach-in fouls because they like to try and steal the ball and can get caught reaching. Ball carriers can also bait defenders to reach based on certain movements.

Proof Not In The NBA Rule Book Or Any Rule Book

Looking at section B. Foul Types is where you see the rule and how the term reach-in foul came into play for the average basketball fan to understand the violation.

You will also notice there are some exceptions as to when you can be a little more physical using your forearm while playing defense. This is the case when a player has their back to the basket closer to what they call the defensive box. In other words where players post up.

B. Personal Foul

Section I—Types

A. A player shall not hold, push, charge into, impede the progress of an opponent by extending a hand, arm, leg or knee or by bending the body into a position that is not normal. Contact that results in the re-routing of an opponent is a foul which must be called immediately.

B. Contact initiated by the defensive player guarding a player with the ball is not legal. This contact includes, but is not limited to, forearm, hands, or body check.

A player shall not hold, push, charge into, impede the progress of an opponent by extending a hand, arm, leg or knee or by bending the body into a position that is not normal. Contact that results in the re-routing of an opponent is a foul which must be called immediately.
Contact initiated by the defensive player guarding a player with the ball is not legal. This contact includes, but is not limited to, forearm, hands, or body check.
1. EXCEPTIONS:
  1. A defender may apply contact with a forearm to an offensive player with the ball who has his back to the basket below the free-throw line extended outside the Lower Defensive Box.
  2. A defender may apply contact with a forearm and/or one hand with a bent elbow to an offensive player in a post-up position with the ball in the Lower Defensive Box.
  3. A defender may apply contact with a forearm to an offensive player with the ball at any time in the Lower Defensive Box. The forearm in the above exceptions is solely for the purpose of maintaining a defensive position.
  4. A defender may position his leg between the legs of an offensive player in a post-up position in the Lower Defensive Box for the purpose of maintaining defensive position. If his foot leaves the floor in an attempt to dislodge his opponent, it is a foul immediately.
  5. Incidental contact with the hand against an offensive player shall be ignored if it does not affect the player’s speed, quickness, balance and/or rhythm.
  Fun Fact: Alvin Robertson holds the record for the most steals in a season with 301 in the 1985/86 season averaging 3.61 steals a game.
  
  The term stuck for a number of reasons, when watching basketball it can be difficult to see what exactly happened until the replay because of how quick the action happens. Looking at the rule book it is apparent it can be confusing as exactly what rule they are using. It is so much easier to say reach-in foul and understand what happened on that play.
  
  I believe all fouls should be made more simple and general, it would be much easier for the fans to understand what was called on the court without shaking their head because they are unsure.
  
  Why do Defensive Players Reach in for the Ball?
  
  Defensive players reach in for the ball against the offensive player because they are trying to impede their progress to the basket and are trying to steal the ball. Instead, the offensive player gets slapped on the wrist and the defensive player gets whistled for a reach-in foul. Defensively, players try to get the ball back as quickly as possible and can get caught reaching in when trying to steal the ball in order to do so.
  
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