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Old Wed May 31, 2006, 06:49am
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Originally Posted by zebraman
I've never ever had a coach show even the slightest bit of irritation with me when I've said, "OK coach, I'll be looking at you to call it after this free throw." Not even once. I think most coaches know that it's pretty basic for us to give a T.O. when it's requested and not take reservations for a time-out like we're a restaurant hostess.

If that gets an official "in trouble with a coach," that's a coach issue not an officials issue. I'd love to see a coach send a letter in to an assignor saying, "he made me wait and request the time-out when I actually wanted it." LOL, bring it on.
Agreed. I don't think coaches are expecting you to recognize the TO before the proper time. He tells you during the FTs because he wants you to be looking for it. FT goes in, I look, and then he signals or speaks. If he doesn't for some strange, "Still want it coach?" "Yes." TWEET!

It's not rocket science.
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