Fouls

# (a)

Foul areas. Foul areas shall be indicated by steel frame, wire, wood or padding and distinguished by a color different from the playing court.

# (b)

Fouls committed - points. If a foul is committed by a player the point shall be awarded to the player in the opposing post position. The fouls are:

# (1)

When the ball strikes the screens or any other indicated foul area before it touches the front wall.

# (2)

When the ball strikes the screens or any other indicated foul area after it touches the front wall, and before it touches the playing floor.

# (3)

When the ball hits the wooden floor on its first bounce after striking the front wall.

# (4)

When a player catches a ball after its second bounce.

# (5)

Holding. This occurs when a player retains the ball in the cesta longer than a reasonable time in his attempt to make a play. The reasonable time is to be determined by the court judges.

Division of Special Revenue § 12-574-F58

# (6)

Control foul. This occurs when a player fails to maintain one continuous motion clearly establishing, in the opinion of the court judges, that the player has lost control of the ball.

# (7)

Change of posture or direction. This occurs when a player, after initiating one motion, changes his momentum and uses an alternative motion in returning the ball.

# (8)

A served ball not bouncing between lines four (4), the underserve and seven

(7) the overserve lines on the playing court.