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Originally Posted by just another ref
The whole problem is the use of the word similar.
Similar is a broad term.
Individual plays are not painted with a broad brush.
Moreover, reflecting on the last play, similar or not, to make the call at hand is at best, unnecessary, and possibly troublesome.
jmo
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Yes, it's a broad term. It's meant to be. It's also not good advice for new officials. Those who are capable of understanding when to apply it, though....
The fact that some people don't grasp it well doesn't mean it's not valid.