Which type of foul allows the opposing team to take a throw-in from the sideline?

The correct answer is a technical foul. When a technical foul is called, it typically results in the opposing team being awarded two free throws. However, these free throws do not include any continuation of play; after the free throws are taken, the opposing team will then get possession of the ball, allowing them to take a throw-in from the sideline.

In contrast, personal fouls, offensive fouls, and double fouls have different implications for possession and do not result in a throw-in from the sideline for the opposing team. Personal fouls are violations committed by players in the course of the game, generally leading to free throws for the fouled player's team, depending on the situation. Offensive fouls, which are a type of personal foul, are called on the player with the ball for illegal actions, also resulting in a turnover rather than a throw-in. Double fouls occur when two players from opposing teams commit fouls at the same time; in this scenario, typically neither team is awarded free throws, and play usually resumes with a jump ball or a throw-in determined by the alternate possession rule.

Understanding the rules governing fouls is crucial for players, coaches, and officials to ensure fair play and to manage game flow effectively.