Who shoots?

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Originally Posted by HokiePaul

There is certainly some lack of clarity as to whether or not a player who punches an opponent during a live ball has committed a flagrant personal foul or a flagrant technical foul. I can see now both interpretations, but as was stated the distinction is minor and also unlikely.

When I am the R:

Live ball punch or kick which makes contact = flagrant personal foul
Live ball punch or kick which fails to make contact = flagrant technical foul

I believe that the Case Book clarifies the broad statement in the Rules Book for fighting.