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Originally Posted by mbyron
Three points:
1. No coach or player would ever think to do this, so it's not worth worrying about.
2. If I'm a wing in this situation, I hold my whistle 1 second before flagging the encroachment, and the game is over.
3. Why is it unfair to A if they can't get a play off before time expires? Isn't that their problem? Game's gotta end at some point.
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Actually, they do think of this. That is why referees have rule 3-4-3. For an obviously unfair advantage, the referee could start that play on the snap as opposed to the ready. Why should B gain an advantage on the clock by fouling?