foul trouble
Noun
Meaning
foul trouble (uncountable)
(basketball) The situation of a player who has committed enough fouls to be almost at the point of fouling out and disqualification.
Examples
Foul trouble forced the Owls to use a zone defense for the first time this season.
Foul trouble did not hurt us as the next player kept the momentum going and played amazing defense.
Foul trouble hindered Aliano Realty/Horseware in the opening stages of the game.
Foul trouble limited Coleman to 21 minutes in regulation, and he showed his value when the Rebels needed him most.