I also cannot think straight

[SD Referee]

Originally Posted by Adam

You use your judgment. If you think the fumble was intentional, then it's not a fumble so you can make a call. If you think it's a fumble, there's no call to make.

Thank you for the response without being a condescending douche like some of these gods of officiating. I look forward to more responses from you and your help in learning more.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by SD Referee

Thank you for the response without being a condescending douche like some of these gods of officiating. I look forward to more responses from you and your help in learning more.

We're all (well most of us anyway) here to learn, and sadly I'm not immune to the temptation to be a condescending douche at times.

It's an internet hazard. As Spock said, "Constant exposure does result in a certain degree of - contamination."

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Adam

You use your judgment. If you think the fumble was intentional, then it's not a fumble so you can make a call. If you think it's a fumble, there's no call to make.

4-21: A fumble is the accidental loss of player control when the ball unintentionally
drops or slips from a player’s grasp.