Principles
Personal contact in a game does not necessarily constitute a personal foul. The player who fouls must put himself at an advantage or his opponent at a disadvantage. The official makes this decision, though sometimes calls can be controversial or even incorrect.
Unless otherwise stated, the principles outlined in this section apply to both FIBA (International Basketball Federation) and the NBA. In the NBA, the term "assessed with a foul" instead of "charged with a foul" is used.
Read more about this topic: Personal Foul (basketball)
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