very tiny bridge legal line. / but broke the ethical line for sure/.. good player should know not to do it....i called this situation reversed UI :-)).... when i was young always start to dispute with the player , now i just call the director after the board hoping the person will ...
most practical bid is 1nt... Yes 1he is better bid in a bidding battle/create from kokish&kraft/ but not in a real life where chances to get 4-4 heart fit arent more than 15%