Here is a list of the common fouls, that will help you as a basketball coach, to identify them, in order for you to teach the kids, in order for them to have a better understanding of the game: Blocking - in the case that a defender illegally prevents one of the opposing players from advancing forward by sliding in front, without being in the legal guard position, stated by the league regulation; Holding - a player who prohibits an opponent from moving by grabbing him with their hand; Pushing - pushing an opponent so you can take the advantage of positioning yourself in a better spot; Offensive fouls - charging made by an offensive players towards a defensive player, who is already in an established defensive position; Hand checking - using one or both hand to stop an opponent player from advancing; Illegal use of hands - stealing a ball and making contact with the opponent's body.
This is a list of the most common fouls, however one of the things that you also must do is to get familiarized as best as possible with the more serious fouls, such as (intentional, flagrant, technical). At first glance the youngsters don't know the whole aspects of the game it is your job and duty to make them fully understand what are the things they are not allowed to do on court. I hope I helped you in your task, and I do hope you will do a good job helping the kids.
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