FIBA - Article - 38.3.4
FIBA - Article - 38.3.4
Heading: Disqualifying Foul Sub Heading: Penalty
"The number of free throws shall be awarded as follows:
If the foul is a non-contact foul: 2 free throws.
If the foul is committed on a player not in the act of shooting: 2 free throws.
If the foul is committed on a player in the act of shooting: the goal, if made, shall count and in addition 1 free throw.
If the foul is committed on a player in the act of shooting and the goal is not made: 2 or 3 free throws.
If the foul is a disqualification of a head coach: 2 free throws.
If the foul is a disqualification of a first assistant coach, substitute, excluded player or an accompanying delegation member, this foul is charged against the head coach as a technical foul: 2 free throws.
In addition, if a disqualification of a first assistant coach, substitute, excluded player or an accompanying delegation member after leaving the team bench area is for their active participation during any fight:For each single disqualifying foul of a first assistant coach, substitute and excluded player: 2 free throws. All disqualifying fouls shall be charged against each offender.
For each single disqualifying foul of any accompanying delegation member: 2 free throws. All disqualifying fouls shall be charged against the head coach.
All free-throw penalties shall be executed, unless there are equal penalties on the opponent’s team to be cancelled."
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