In this area, we clarify a number of NBA rules that are often misunderstood.

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> Fouls
– Degree of Contact
– Hand Checking and Automatic Fouls
– Foul in the Act of Shooting
– Clear Path to the Basket
– Away-From-The-Play Foul
– Flagrant Fouls
– Block/Charge
– Illegal Screens/Picks

> Defensive Three Seconds
> Goaltending and Basket Interference