By rule...
If a kid does a 'bear hug' to stop the clock, it's an automatic INT Foul in my (varsity) game.
And when the coach complains, I say, "By rule, that type of contact is an intentional foul." And there is nothing they can come back with.
I can't speak to lower levels and how much discretion you're going to give...but it's hard to get in trouble when you enforce the rules as written.
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