NFHS altercation penalties question

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by billyu2

What type of "infraction" are you calling in this situation? Non-flagrant or flagrant? The OP says we have an "altercation" which subsequently results in the coach coming on the floor to control his players. If the officials define this to be a "fighting" situation, the rule you cite clearly says no free throws are awarded. If the fouls are not flagrant, I agree with your statement.

The action by the players on the court may or may not be a fight....that is judgement. As described, I'm probably not calling it a fight.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

The action by the players on the court may or may not be a fight....that is judgement. As described, I'm probably not calling it a fight.

NFHS 4-18: Fighting is a flagrant act and can occur when the ball is dead or live.
Fighting includes, but is not limited to combative acts such as:
ART. 1 An attempt to strike, punch or kick by using a fist, hands, arms,
legs or feet regardless of whether contact is made.
ART. 2 An attempt to instigate a fight by committing an unsporting act
that causes a person to retaliate by fighting.