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If my interpretation of the rule is correct, technically, a time out should not be granted h o w e v e r...In practice over the past 20 years I have usually granted the time out and cannot recall an opposing coach ever questioning it. I think most coaches anticipate that the opposing coach in certain situations are likely to call a time out. I was taught by Mr Derrick from Dallas years ago to anticipate game situations and be positioned and be ready to act if appropriate. If a coach questioned my call I would simply say I saw the coach signal prior to the player obtaining control of the ball.
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