TC3 Igokea vs Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem Fake Being Fouled Basketball Champions League

White 23 is dribbling the ball and Black 35 tries to stop his progress by moving into his path. The referee calls a technical foul to White 23 for faking being fouled. Article 33.4 The guarding (defensive) player must establish an initial legal guarding position without causing contact before taking his position. Once the defensive player has established an initial legal guarding position, he may move to guard his opponent, but he may not extend his arms, shoulders, hips or legs to prevent the dribbler from passing by him. Article 33.9 Blocking is illegal personal contact which impedes the progress of an opponent with or without the ball. A player who is attempting to screen is committing a blocking foul if contact occurs when he is moving and his opponent is stationary or retreating from him. Outcome: Incorrect decision from the referees. Black 35 was late and blocked the dribbler with his knee. A personal foul should have been called and White 23 should have been awarded 2 free throws as the Black team was already in team fouls penalty in that quarter.