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Originally Posted by mick
While I am watching play [and being aware of player control], I may only hear a request for time.
If I must turn to verify the request, that's good enough for me, because I had actually recognized a legitimate request while I was seeing player control and I disregard any subsequent loss of player control [and I disregard the fact that any time was consumed].
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This is why it's so difficult to officiate the timeout called by the coach. If there's a turnover or a clear loss of control before the whistle, you're gonna have a situation.