Hard Foul, Non Flagrant, offensive player’s shot attempt hits opponent’s face Hard Foul, Non Flagrant, defender runs into the screener Hard Foul, Non Flagrant, defender attempts to steal the ball from opponent
“This is an example of a foul that would not be considered a Flagrant Foul. The defensive player, Marc Gasol, runs into Ben Simmons, the offensive player setting the screen. The contact is correctly ruled a common foul, and not a flagrant foul, as the contact is neither unnecessary, nor excessive. There is no wind-up, hard impact or follow through by the defender. Again, this is not a Flagrant Foul. “