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Originally Posted by M&M Guy
So, tell me, what's the difference between a "fumble" (your word), and "accidental drop" (the wording in the NFHS case play)?
Of course it would be silly - there's no rule or case play that would allow it.
But there is a case play that allows an official to stop play when a player accidentally drops a live ball while the clock is stopped (i.e.: a free throw). The NCAA A.R takes it the step further by allowing the same stoppage on the throw-in. While I understand your position, and for the most part agree with it, I'm just trying to figure where we get to include "intent" in our decision?
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I'm not arguing with you because I see exactly where you are coming from. But, let me ask this question: Say that the inbounder is having trouble getting the ball inbounds. The ref has reached a 4 count. Instead of calling timeout, the inbounder simply drops the ball. According to the case book quote above, he's going to get a fresh 5.