[mick]

Originally Posted by Rich Fronheiser

The ball is at B's disposal after a made layup by A. If we're talking transition or a fast break, no, I wouldn't stop play. But after a made basket, I'd allow A to call a timeout, so why not stop the clock and replace the shoe?

Time out, not charged to Team A, allows:

• Subs to enter for tired players;
• Team A to set up press;
• Out of breath players to get a blow;
• Fallen player to get up and get back.

...All for free.