One point that has not been brought up is that basketball is a game of making split second decisions and quick physical and mental reactions. Its part of the game whether it is deciding who to pass to during a 3 on 1 fast break, or whether to call a timeout after your team secures a rebound during the last minute of a game. If you are not aware of the situation at hand (how many timeouts your team has) and call one, that warrants a penalty.