What is a Clear Path Foul in Basketball (Full Explanation)

The first time you watched an NBA game, you may have noticed that they have quite a few different rules than other levels of basketball. Whether it’s defensive 3 seconds or actual jump balls, plenty of rules make the NBA unique and challenging to follow at times. One additional rule like this would be the clear path foul. This post will cover what a clear path foul is, what penalties are associated with this foul, why the NBA instituted the rule, and we'll show you some examples of a clear path foul.