To keep back or behind; to prevent from starting or moving forward; to check; to retard; to obstruct; to bring to a full stop; -- often followed by from; as, an accident hindered the coach; drought hinders the growth of plants; to hinder me from going.
Interference that deprives the opponent of a fair chance to make a shot. There are two types, avoidable and unavoidable.
A phase of play wherein there is accidental interference with an opponent, or obstruction of the flight of the ball.