• Contact that occurs without intent, but intent does not determine legality.
• A player may accidentally create contact that is still illegal.
• Common example:
  • Tripping a player unintentionally.
• Important officiating principle:
  • Accidental contact that is illegal is still a foul, even if the player “didn’t mean to do it.”
• Coaches may argue intent, but officials must judge the result of the contact, not the intent.