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Originally Posted by dkmz17
In college,
Rule 4.13.2(b) states-- a team is in control when a live ball is being passed between teammates, and
Rule 5.11.1(a) states -- Time shall be out and the game clock and shot clock, if running, shall be stopped when
a. A player or head coach requests a timeout, such request being granted only when the player’s/coach’s team is in possession of the
ball.
Is this similar to the NFHS rule? If so, is there a difference being being "in possession" and "in control"?
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There is a difference between team control and player control. In layman's terms, player control is established by a player catching & holding or dribbling the ball. Team control is established when a a player from one team initially gains player control, and continues until there is a try for goal, a player from the other team gains player control, or there is a foul or violation that causes the ball to become dead.
In NFHS, to grant a time out when the ball is live there must be player control by a player of the team requesting the timeout. When a ball is in the air being passed between teammates there is still team control, but no player control - so a time out may not be granted.