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			I'm not turning away from a competitive play to see the coach.   Sounds like your partner was in a better position to see the coach and may have seen the time-out request eventually.  If the coach gives me grief I'd just say, "Coach, do you really want me to turn my back to the players during a competitive situation to look at you?"  If he's still unhappy, too darn bad.
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