How Many Fouls Can You Commit in the NBA Before Fouling Out?
How many fouls can you commit in the NBA before fouling out? It turns out, the answer is quite a lot! Read on to find out the record for most fouls in an NBA game, and see how it compares to other sports.
Introduction
In the National Basketball Association (NBA), a foul is any illegal movement or contact by a player against an opposing player. Fouls can range from minor offenses such as the use of an illegal arm bar to major offenses such as striking an opponent in the head with a closed fist. A player who commits five fouls in a game is said to have “fouled out” and is disqualified from play for the rest of the game.
The Rule
In the NBA, each player is allowed to commit a total of six fouls during the course of a game. Once a player has committed his sixth foul, he is said to have “fouled out” and is no longer allowed to play for the remainder of the game.
The Exception
In the National Basketball Association, if a player accrues six fouls in a game, they will fouling out and will be ineligible to play for the remainder of that game. There is, however, one exception to this rule. If a player is fouled while attempting a shot and the shot is unsuccessful, the player is awarded one free throw attempt. If this free throw is successful, the player is then allowed to remain in the game and continues to accrue fouls as normal.
The Loophole
In the NBA, if you commit six fouls in a game, you foul out and can no longer play. However, there is a loophole in the rules. If a player commits five fouls and the sixth is a technical foul, the player does not foul out. This is because a technical foul is not counted as one of the six personal fouls.
The Conclusion
In conclusion, you can commit six fouls in the NBA before fouling out.
