It’s a bit like asking if intentionally fouling to force free-throws and a possible turnover late in a basketball game is against the spirit of the rules. Maybe

It’s a bit like asking if intentionally fouling to force free-throws and a possible turnover late in a basketball game is against the spirit of the rules. Maybe yes as they were originally conceived when it was a recreational activity years ago, but at the modern competitive elite level it’s very much part of the game.