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Originally Posted by Nevadaref
can anyone provide an example of a flagrant foul that is not deliberate, done on purpose, or "intentional" ?
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Years ago, boys JV. A1 has a breakaway with B1 in hot pursuit. Somehow, just as A1 went up for the shot, he changed his angle to the basket, and apparently fooled B1, who was just leaving the floor in an attempt to block the shot. All this resulted in B1 making a windmill swing which was more or less parallel to the floor. Not sure, but I don't think he got any part of the ball. What he got was A1's head. It looked a lot like a linebacker knocking down a running back waiting to catch a screen pass. I was trail, partner made the call. I rushed in to get between B1 and anybody looking for revenge. (there was none) B1 was quickly and convincingly remorseful. "I'm sorry Mr. Ref. I didn't mean to.....etc." I said "OK, son, I believe you, but I think you're gonna have to sit the rest of this one out." He didn't. Partner called it intentional, but to me this foul really fit well under the heading, "of a violent or savage nature."