In basketball, a personal foul is a common foul for illegally contacting another player in the course of playing the game.
A technical foul, meanwhile, is a less common foul that can be assessed if a player, coach, or other figure breaks a rule that does not involve physical contact.
Technical fouls – sometimes simply referred to as techs – are most commonly assessed for unsportsmanlike conduct directed at other players or the referees themselves.'
But technical fouls can also be assessed for more random and specific instances, like removing a jersey in the play area or accessing electronics during the game.'