Violations can be committed both by the offense and the defense. Here are those:
Violations committed by the offense:
Traveling or walk violation – is committed when the ball handler takes too many steps without dribbling the ball. This usually occurs after rebounding, after receiving the ball from the pass, and when making a move to drive towards the basket.
Backcourt violation or over-and-back – is committed when the player holding the ball crosses over the mid court line then returns at the back court. This also happens when the player from the front court passes the ball to his teammate in the backcourt.
Double dribble – is a violation involving the ball handler. This violation is committed when the player dribbles with both hands or if the player dribbles, holds the ball, and starts dribbling again.
Offensive foul – is committed when the ball handler attacks to the basket and deliberately hits the defending player with an established stance.
Offensive goal tending – is called when the player attempts to interfere with the ball while it is on the rim or on the way down to the basket. If this...