Roughing or not Study Group ? #1

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Originally Posted by Welpe

What if you judge the pass was just poorly thrown?

This is why I suggested the answer is tainted because the way the question was asked. The question states, "Under heavy pressure he throws the ball at the feet of A88", which is a statement of a deliberate, intentional action. If it stated "he threw the pass, which landed at the feet of A88" there would be room to consider how well it was thrown, did he lose his grip and all sorts of other considerations.

The key remains, it's a judgment call all the way. Depending on what the covering official judges the difference could be black or white. If the pass was simply judged to be a poorly thrown pass, all it is, is an incomplete pass.