intentional foul

American  

noun

Basketball.

1. a foul deliberately committed by a defensive player to stop play, tactically conceding the penalty of having the fouled player attempt the awarded foul shots in return for possession of the ball.

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Example Sentences

That mistake — an intentional foul the Lakers didn’t have to give — was crucial and helped cost them a win against the Thunder that could’ve helped snap the Lakers’ out of a funk that lingered until Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times

Gamecocks guard MiLaysia Fulwiley had stolen the ball from Johnson, who wrapped her up and was called for an intentional foul.

From Seattle Times

Bueckers missed both free throws on the intentional foul, but UConn responded to the injury by outscoring Providence 45-18 the rest of the way.

From Seattle Times

After an intentional foul, she iced the victory with two more free throws.

From Los Angeles Times

The 6-foot-3 senior was called for an intentional foul on Brink, who made both free throws with 5:30 to play.

From Seattle Times