What is a 'dead ball foul' in little league basketball?

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A foul committed while the clock is stopped and the ball is not in play.

In the simplies of terms a dead ball is anytime that play stops completely. Anytime you hear a referees whistle it is a dead ball. Some examples: After a foul is called, after a violation.... Once the ball is giving to a free throw shooter or a player to inbound the ball it is live.

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