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Term: Technical Foul

Definition:

A technical foul is a penalty called in various sports, particularly basketball, when a player violates the rules of the game, usually pertaining to misconduct or unsportsmanlike behavior.

Examples:

Noun: The referee issued a technical foul to the player for arguing with the officials.

Noun: The coach was livid after his player received a technical foul for excessive arguing.

Noun: The crowd erupted in boos and jeers when the opposing team's star player committed a technical foul.

Adjective: The player's technical foul cost his team valuable points in the game.

Adjective: The referee immediately blew the whistle and called a technical foul on the player for intentional contact.

Verb (Infinitive form): Players must be careful not to show dissent towards the referees to avoid getting a technical foul.

Verb (Past tense): She was disqualified from the match after technical fouling repeatedly.

Related Products:

• Basketball Rule Books
• Sports Whistle
• Sports Disciplinary Cards