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Obstruction

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Definition: A foul. The offense of blocking a player without attempting to win the ball. The player being obstructed will often be in possession of the ball, although this is not always the case, particularly when defenders are attempting to shepherd the ball out of play and in the process deliberately blocking the attacking player.

Also Known As: Block.

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