Why is "kicked ball" a violation in basketball?

bake_betty

This may be opinion-based, but can anybody explain why "kicked ball", i.e. striking the ball with any part of the leg, is a violation in basketball? I've always thought it seemed like a fair play, not much different from striking the ball with your arms or hands. Kicked ball violation calls slow down the game, and at least in the NBA , adds an additional element of judgement as to whether the kicking was intentional or not, although it always...

Originally asked by Craig W on Stack Exchange (sports) (CC BY-SA 4.0).

uphilltech

Great question — answering as the UphillTech team:

Whenever the basketball is intentionally hit by the leg/foot, a violation will be called. If a player uses a foot to prevent the ball from going out of bounds, it is a violation. If a cross-over hits the leg of an opponent intentionally, it is a violation. So, if the ball is blocked or hit intentionally by the leg or foot a violation might be called, no matter if you are defensive or offensive. Not sure why more ball players do not use this to an advantage...it is much like being a goalie on the basketball court.

Full answer by BREEZ: https://sports.stackexchange.com/a/28987 (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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