Drawing fouls, some of which are the staggering “ flops” LeBron James and others have made famous, permit players to exaggerate contact during play in order to draw a personal foul penalty. In October, fans are finally seeing how the rule change is affecting the game. That’s because the NBA has finally implemented new rules to “limit non-basketball moves used to draw fouls”, a change that The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported during the offseason. Washington Wizards small forward Kyle Kuzma voices his approval of the NBA’s new restrictive rules on foul drawing, citing how much it’s changed the game.īallers who have mastered the art of the flop won’t be able to show their artistry in the 2021-22 season. The NBA’s Competition Committee unanimously recommended these rules changes to the Board of Governors.By Aryanna Prasad 8 months ago Follow Tweet To view examples of the clear path foul rule simplification, click on the following link:Įxpanded Definition of “Hostile Act” for Replay Purposes – For purposes of triggering instant replay review, the definition of a “hostile act” has been broadened to enable referees to determine the appropriate penalty for players or coaches if they are involved in hostile encounters with each other, referees or fans.
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If a clear path foul is committed, the offended team will continue to be awarded two free throws and possession of the ball on the sideline nearest the spot where the foul occurred. Under the simplified rule, a clear path foul cannot occur if the fouled player is in the act of shooting or if the foul is caused by the defender’s attempt to intercept or deflect a pass intended for the player attempting to score in transition.
Further, plays of this nature will no longer have to originate in the backcourt (since transition scoring opportunities can originate in the frontcourt). In addition, referees will no longer have to determine whether or not the defender was at any time ahead of the offensive player prior to committing the foul, nor will it be relevant whether or not a defender beat the offensive player with the transition scoring opportunity into the frontcourt. Simplification of the Clear Path Foul Rule – The changes to the clear path foul rule establish “bright line” standards based on the position of players at the time of the foul while also narrowing required referee judgment and reducing the number of variables impacting the rule’s application.Ī clear path foul is now defined as a personal foul against any offensive player during his team’s transition scoring opportunity in the following circumstances: the ball is ahead of the tip of the circle in the backcourt no defender is ahead of the offensive player with the transition scoring opportunity the player with the transition scoring opportunity is in control of the ball (or a pass has been thrown to him) and if the foul deprives his team of an opportunity to score.Īs part of the clear path foul rule simplification, referees will no longer need to make judgment calls as to whether or not a defender was between (or had the opportunity to be between) the offensive player with the transition scoring opportunity and the basket. The rule was also in place during 2018 NBA Summer Leagues.
The rule has been in effect in the NBA G League since the 2016-17 season, in the WNBA since 2016 and in FIBA play since 2014-15. Shot Clock Reset – The shot clock will reset to 14 seconds in three scenarios: after an offensive rebound of a missed field goal or free throw that hit the rim after a loose ball foul is called on the defensive team immediately following a missed field goal or free throw that hit the rim or after the offensive team gets possession of the ball after it goes out of bounds immediately following a missed field goal or free throw that hit the rim.
Details on each rule modification appear below: