In various games or sports, an act done contrary to the rules; a foul stroke, hit, play, or the like.
A hand that may not be played for any reason and may not make Claim to the pot.
A rule infraction that results in a penalty.
An illegal move, such as hitting below the belt or holding.
Anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstruction.
A failure to play the ball properly as permitted under the rule
adj. Disqualified. Fouled hand. Cards can be declared dead for a variety of reasons, including touching the muck.
When a player makes illegal contact with an opposing player.
A stop in play when the referee judges a violation against an opposing player. The team that suffers the foul is awarded with a free-kick unless the foul is committed by a defensive player inside his own penalty area, in which case the foul results in a penalty kick.
a violation of football’s rules by a team or player, punishable by a penalty.
an act that violates of the rules of a sport
become or cause to become obstructed; "The leaves clog our drains in the Fall"; "The water pipe is backed up"
commit a foul; break the rules
(of a baseball) not hit between the foul lines
a ball that does not meet the criteria for a fair ball
a deliberate or reckless act contrary to the rules of the game
an action that involves contact with an opposing player, whether the ball is alive, in play or dead
an infraction of the rules that involves personal contact with an opponent or conduct unbecoming an intramural participant
an infraction Of the rules the penalty for which is one or more free throws
a rule infraction for which a penalty is prescribed
An illegal shot, such as scratching, jumping a ball from the table or failure to contact the lowest numbered ball on the table and subsequently have the cue ball or an object ball contact the rail.
A violation resulting from illegal contact with an opposing player.
An illegal play or movement by a player.
An infraction of the rules that ends a player's inning.
Any action by a swimmer as a result of which another swimmer in the same event suffers an unfair disadvantage. This will result in the offending swimmer being disqualified from the event.
Any play or movement by a player that violates soccer rules
Among the fouls in rugby are: Striking, hacking, kicking, or tripping an opponent; making a dangerous tackle; willfully charging, obstructing, or grabbing an opponent who doesn't have the ball; a deliberate knock-on or forward pass.
A violation of any playing rule.
An infringement of the laws, punishable with a free kick.
Any infringement of boxing rules, such as hitting below the belt, holding or kicking.
An illegal action, resulting in a free kick by the player fouled.
Overly aggressive contact by player with opponent.
is a hand in which a player may not be able to play for reason or another. A fouled hand is a losing hand.
A violation where, most commonly, an athlete jumping or throwing for distance steps across the line or circle defining the limit of the athlete's approach to an attempt.
An illegal shot/action as defined by the tournament rules that results in a fixed penalty. Fouls can result in opponents getting ball in hand, a deduction of points and balls returned to the table amongst other scenarios according to the game in question.
A hand that has been deemed unplayable due to a factor that breaks the rules. The player who commits the foul or who has a foul hand is prohibited from winning from the pot.
A breaking of the rules. Common fouls are holding (grasping an opponent, unless the opponent has the ball), personal fouls (tripping an opponent or striking an opponent with one's hand, knee, or head), interference (a defensive player contacting a receiver to stop the completion of a pass or kick by contacting the player before he has the ball), clipping (pushing an opponent in the back), and face mask (grabbing an opponent's face mask).
Any violation of a playing rule.
A rule infraction for which the bolwer is penalized by the loss of the pins downed on that roll.
A hand that may not be played for one reason or another. A player with a foul hand may not make any claim on any portion of the pot. Example: "He ended up with three cards after the flop, so the dealer declared his hand foul."
An infraction of the rules set forth by the United States Polo Association. Most fouls govern the safe riding and the concept of the line of the ball.
An illegal shot resulting in the loss of turn at the table and CUE BALL IN HAND for the opponent.
a rules violation which causes a player to lose his turn at the table. fourteen-one continuous see 14.1 Continuous.
A violation. Usually, illegal contact between two players.
any infraction of the rules that will draw a penalty.
a hand in Poker that may not be played for one reason or another, in which the dealer declares it foul. A player with a foul hand may not make any claim on any portion of the pot.
A hand or card that may not be used for one reason or another. Either the cards have been seen by another or are deemed unusable.
A hand of cards that cannot be allowed to win. I.e. an illegitimate move has been made.
An infraction of the rules by a player or even a team official. A free kick is awarded to the opposing team.
doing something against the rules
A hand which is ruled unplayable due to a breach in rules or procedure. An example of a foul would be if there were no cards burned by the dealer during the course of a hand.
An infringement of boxing rules, including: hitting below the belt; hitting with any part of the body other than the knuckles; leaning against the ropes; head-butting; not breaking on the referee's command; hitting the back of the opponent's neck, head, or torso; hitting an opponent who is down; throwing a punch while in a clinch; holding; holding and hitting; offensive language; assaulting or acting aggressively toward the referee; spitting out the mouthpiece; passive defense (not trying to avoid a punch by covering up); tripping; kicking.
An infraction or infringement of the rules involving contact, which may result in the awarding of free throws or possession of the ball.
Any infraction of the rules of play, as determined by the referee.
Actions by players, which break the rules but are not floor violations. They are penalized by a change in possession or free throw opportunities.
In pai gow poker, a hand is fouled when the two-card low hand is set higher than the five-card high hand, or when the hands are set with the wrong number of cards. A fouled hand is a losing hand.
A violation of the rules, including kicking, pushing, shoving, tripping and dangerous or aggressive play, for which an official awards a free kick.
A hand which may not be played for one reason or another. A player with a foul hand is not entitled to make a claim on any portion of the pot.
A rules violation. In response to a foul, a referee calls for either a direct free kick or an indirect free kick.
A violation of the rules for which an official assesses a free kick. Fouls can either be direct, meaning the ball doesn't have to touch anyone before it goes into the net, or indirect, meaning it has to touch at least one other player before going into the net. 4-4-2: A formation that consists of 4 defenders, 4 midfielders and 2 forwards. Also the name of a popular British soccer magazine.
An offense against an opponent or against the spirit of the game that results in a free kick.
A hand containing the wrong number of cards.
In Pai Gow Poker, when the two-card hand is higher than the five-card hand, or when the hands contain the wrong number of cards. Automatic loss.
a violation of the rules for which an official assesses a free kick. 4-2-4: a formation that consists of 4 defenders, 2 midfielders and 4 forwards. 4-3-3: a formation that consists of 4 defenders, 3 midfielders and 3 forwards; the most common formation used by teams. 4-4-2: a formation that consists of 4 defenders, 4 midfielders and 2 forwards.
Unplayable hand because of a conflict with the rules of the game or house rules.
A foul in football (soccer) is an unfair act by a player which is deemed by the referee to contravene Law 12 of the Laws of the Game.