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Under 3-6-3 the referee has the authority to either stop or start the clock if in his judgement a team is attempting to conserve or consume time illegally.
Chances are the play would have never legally occurred without the penalty, therefore, A has crafted a method to get the last play in if B accepts the penalty.
Consider, A is trailing by 2 points with three seconds and the ball is at B's 15. The field goal kicker has a range of 30 yards. If they take a five yard penalty he is still within range. But how do you stop the clock and get him on the field. Commit a penalty with the hope B accepts. Even if B declines, the clock is stopped and the kicker has a chance to come on the field leaving A an opportunity to snap the ball for a field goal attempt.
That is where the referee under 3-6-3 ends the period.
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