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Just like you were mis-characterizing my comments by picking out one word each time and saying I am wrong. I'm sure we can all agree that the law, literally one bullet point is far too vague around the pass back rule and here lies the problem. It allows individuals to have there own approach...

Are you telling me that; A defender controls the ball on the penalty spot - controlled down from a high ball No team mates are anywhere within range Three attackers are sprinting at him The keeper runs out and dives on the ball - that you would not give an indirect freekick? You would...

That is exactly my point, as if the attacker is near, the keepers intention jumping on the ball would be a misconduct and therefore an indirect free kick.

Pass back for me on the condition that the attacking team are in close proximity and are going to be challenging the defender who controlled the ball. If the attacking team are 20+ feet away, play on.