Flagrant Foul, Penalty 1, defender makes contact to airborne offensive player Flagrant Foul, Penalty 1, defender trips opponent Flagrant Foul, Penalty 1, defender trips opponent
“This is an example of a Flagrant Foul, Penalty 1. The defensive player, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, extends his right leg and he trips the offensive player, De’Andre Hunter. This is a non-basketball play by the defensive player with potential for injury. A Flagrant Foul, Penalty 1 is defined as contact that is unnecessary. The penalty for a Flagrant 1 is two free throws for the offended player, and his team would also retain possession of the ball. Note also that any called foul that could potentially be ruled flagrant, will be reviewed via Instant Replay, to determine if it is a Flagrant 1, a Flagrant 2, a Technical Foul, or a common foul.”