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Why basketball players raise their hands after committing a foul

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Why do basketball players voluntarily raise their hands after committing a foul? Originally answered on May 21, 2016.

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Answer by Ed Costello, basketball player, coach and referee:

History: Many, many years ago, it was the player’s responsibility to raise his hand on the court after a foul was called to ensure the official scorer attributed the foul to the correct player.