Flagrant/intentional

[Lotto]

Originally posted by tjchamp
A2 is setting a screen for A1 on B1. A2 really lays the shoulder into B1. What thought process do you use to determine if you are going to call an intentional/flagrant foul? Am I even allowed to call an intentional for this described play?

My two cents--

If you believe that A2's contact was "excessive," an intentional personal foul is an appropriate call.

If you believe that A2 was intending to hurt B1, then a flagrant personal foul is an appropriate call.

Whether your play falls into either of these categories is a "had to be there" situation.