There are a myriad of rules to follow when watching an NBA or NCAA basketball game and it can be hard to track. The rules are not always enforced the same, either, so it is important to note what should constitute a rule violation by the law of the land.
It is also beneficial to know these things for personal reasons. Everyone hates a blacktop argument about whether or not something is a foul, so knowing exactly what makes something a foul will give players a leg up.
Perhaps one of the most controversial fouls in recreational basketball is the traveling violation.