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In basketball, a foul is an infraction of the rules more serious than a violation. Most fouls occur as a result of illegal personal contact with an opponent and/or unsportsmanlike behavior.

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A screen is an attempt by an offensive player to stop a defender from guarding the ball-carrier.

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Each personal foul committed by a player is also counted against his team; when a team goes over the limit, its opponent is awarded a free-throw.

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Covers such things as an illegal dribble or spending more than three seconds in the restricted area. Possession is handed to the opposition, usually via a throw-in.

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