Flagrant Foul, Penalty 1, shooter extends leg into the landing space of legal defender Flagrant Foul, Penalty 1, ‘Unnatural act’ leg kick by offensive player Flagrant Foul, Penalty 2, hit to opponent’s groin
“This is an example of a Flagrant Foul, Penalty 1. The offensive player, CJ McCollum, unnaturally raises and swings his right leg and makes hard contact to the head area of the defensive player, Patrick Patterson. This is a non-basketball play by the offensive 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.”