During the third quarter of Sunday’s game between the Chicago Sky and the Indiana Fever, forward Angel Reese was assessed a flagrant foul after colliding with Fever star Caitlin Clark. The play was reviewed and ruled a flagrant one foul, resulting in two free throws for Clark and possession retained by the Fever.
A flagrant one foul is called in the WNBA when a foul is deemed unnecessary, as explained in the league’s rule book. This incident with Reese hitting Clark is not the first time this season that a Sky player has been given a flagrant foul against the Fever. Earlier in the year, Chennedy Carter was given a flagrant one foul for a hard foul on Clark.
Emotions can run high during intense games, leading to physical play and potential fouls. Players must be careful to avoid unnecessary and excessive fouls to ensure their own safety as well as that of their opponents on the court. The WNBA has strict rules in place to regulate physical contact and maintain fair competition, as seen in the review and ruling of the flagrant foul on Reese during the game against the Fever.
