Flagrant 1: excessive contact, not directed at the head/neck — 2 free throws + possession; remains in game; Flagrant 2: dangerous or intentional contact, contact to the head/neck/face — 2 free throws + possession + ejection; Replay review used to confirm flagrant fouls
Why people argue about this
People often assume that Flagrant 1 only applies when a player is clearly trying to injure their opponent, forgetting that it can also be called for excessive roughness or contact with no intent to harm. The confusion arises because they overlook the rule's wording which includes "intent violations," not just outright aggression.
