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What is a Loose Ball Foul in Basketball (Full Explanation)

During a basketball game, occasionally a player will commit a foul on an opponent while the neither team has claimed possession of the ball. There is a specific name for that type of foul – a loose ball foul. In this post, we will explain what a loose ball foul is, I'll share some examples, and then we'll discuss how to avoid committing one.