-- Posted by Anonymous at 3:40 pm on Nov. 9, 2008 where did theyt come up with technical foul in basketball? the definition of technical is: Characterizing or showing skill in or specialized knowledge of applied arts and sciences sooo where did techincal foul come from? why didn't they call it something self explanatory. -- Posted by bornonmars75 at 3:40 pm on Nov. 9, 2008 me no understand basketball -- Posted by ijustdontknow at 3:42 pm on Nov. 9, 2008 What's basketball?