Kicked Ball

Also known as: Kicking, Fist

Using your foot or fist on purpose.

The rule

It’s a violation to kick the ball or punch it with a fist on purpose. A ball that accidentally hits a foot or leg is not a violation.

The penalty

If the offense kicks it, the defense gets the ball. If the defense kicks it, the offense keeps the ball with a throw-in, and the shot clock usually gets topped back up.

Around the leagues

• Violation if on purpose: NBA, WNBA, FIBA, NCAA M, NCAA W, Wheelchair, 3x3