Offensive foul/flop/Incidental Contact

[Coach Bill]

Originally Posted by MechanicGuy

By rule, it's an offensive foul. But it's a terrible precedent to set for the game and essentially a way for the defense to abuse the rule. Derek Fisher used to do this all over the court on unsuspecting offensive players just switching ends.

The offensive player isn't attempting to post up, set a screen, cut to the basket etc...he's just switching ends. The defender is also looking to hit the floor. I hate it.

I don't like it either. Similar, to the guy that turned to run up court and celebrated and accidentally punched the guy. There was no foul on that play.

So, why a foul on this play? What is the difference?