Question

What is the rule of violation in basketball?

Answer 1

A violation in basketball is a non‑contact breach of the rules (different from a personal foul) - examples include traveling, double‑dribble, three‑second lane, over‑and‑back (backcourt) violations, carrying/palming, lane violations on free throws, kicking the ball, goaltending, and stepping out of bounds. The penalty for most violations is loss of possession (a turnover) and the opposing team is awarded the ball for a throw‑in; by contrast, fouls involve illegal contact and can lead to free throws.