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				Originally posted by Ed Hickland  
A hot and humid day. 
 
Referee calls timeout for a water break. 
 
Can team go toward the bench or a coach come on the field and coach? 
			
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 I agree with Middleman, a conference should be allowed.  I would consider a water break to be an official's timeout for "unusual heat or humidity which may create a health risk to the players," which is from 3-5-7h.  Then 3-5-8 states "An authorized conference may be held during a charged time-out or an official's time-out (
7h, 7l, and 7m only).  Bold added for emphasis.