FIBA - Article - 33.16
FIBA - Article - 33.16
Heading: Contact: General principles Sub Heading: Fake being fouled
"Fake is any action by a player to simulate being fouled or to make theatrical exaggerated movements in order to create an opinion of being fouled and therefore gaining an advantage."
RCA Explanation
RCA Explanation
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