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Originally Posted by Welpe
Let's agree to disagree on this one. As an official, if I pass on an obvious chop block because I felt there was no advantage gained, I will be downgraded by my association. This is how I have been taught and that is what is expected of me.
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I agree.
Three possibilities with a chop block (or any foul, really):
1. Intentional
2. Negligent
3. Unavoidable accident
In my experience, the vast majority fall under (1), and the vast majority of the remainder fall under (2). Both deserve a flag.
If the tiny percentage under (3) draw a flag, well that's a shame, but the rules don't permit an exception.