Faking Being Fouled

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Oh, do you T them when they question your call? After all that is clearly against the rules.

Wrong, sir. Disrespectfully addressing, gesturing, and attempting to influence the official are against the rules. Questioning is legal, provided it's done civilly. That happens all the time.

Originally Posted by JRutledge

[Flopping] could cause an advantage if done in the right situation, but this situation specifically the guy took himself out of the play and gave an open look.

We agree about this situation. Still, I'm struggling to think of an example where an actual, physical advantage is gained by flopping. Again, it's all about the unsportsmanlike act, which is what needs to be penalized.