Another First

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by Scuba_ref

Are you going intentional on all off ball fouls prior to the last couple minutes of the game?

Prior to the last couple of minutes, the "designed to stop the clock......" part of the rule is not applicable. In the last couple of minutes it is applicable, which means the same action is easier to rule as an intentional foul.

As you say, the action must still be judged.

Look at it this way, if a player travels the first 6 times he touches the ball, there is a good chance he will travel the 7th time. I will still judge the act, but if I know what to expect, I am less likely to miss it.