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Originally Posted by jeffpea
That's certainly a good question and something that makes a lot more sense seeing that this is a basketball forum and not law school forum talking about the legal nuances of self-defense while standing outside a McDonald's.
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There is nothing basketball-specific about the term 'comabtive act' - unlike, say, 'travel' - as it appears in the rule books. A combative act is any act which potentially leads to a fight. Period. At McDonald's, in a shopping mall, on the basketball court.
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In general, I would say that blows that come from hands (open fist or not), forearms, elbows, knees, legs, or feet that outwardly strike an opponent, who is in a vulnerable position, in a manner that is deemed to cause harm or injury can be considered "combative". This is not an exhaustive or specific list (note I did not list a head-butting action - although that should clearly be construed as combative) of instances.
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Disagree completely with what I underlined.
At least we can agree striking an opponent with an open hand can be considered a combative act.
Edit: Just took a look at the video. What a stupid discussion. This is a clearly flagrant act, whether or not you want to call it combative.