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intentional foul
noun[ C ]
uk /ɪnˌten.ʃən.əl ˈfaʊl/ us /ɪnˌten.ʃən.əl ˈfaʊl/
in basketball, a planned foul(= an act of breaking the rules by touching an opponent), often committed in order to stop the opposing team from keeping the ball for a long time toward the end of a game:
Jones committed an intentional foul by wrapping his arms around Baxter as soon as Baxter had the ball.
The intentional foul on Brady did not pay off since Brady made both of his free throws.
He was called for an intentional foul for grabbing another player from behind by the shoulders.
The intentional foul is an anticipated part of the game.
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