FIBA - Article - 34.2.2
FIBA - Article - 34.2.2
Heading: Personal foul Sub Heading: Penalty
"If the foul is committed on a shooter, that player shall be awarded a number of free throws as follows:
If the shot released from the goal area is successful, the goal shall count and, in addition, 1 free throw.
If the shot released from the 2-point goal area is unsuccessful, 2 free throws.
If the shot released from the 3-point goal area is unsuccessful, 3 free throws."
RCA Explanation
RCA Explanation
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