Any reference in section 17 to 'contact' is considered to be a reference to non-incidental contact, as, per 15.1, a foul is specifically defined as "non-incidental contact".
17.7.
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Offensive Throwing (Thrower) Fouls:
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17.7.2.
Incidental contact occurring during the thrower's follow through is not sufficient grounds for a foul, but should be avoided.