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Old Sun Oct 11, 2009, 03:41am
Nevadaref Nevadaref is offline
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Originally Posted by MikeCapps View Post
Several members of our association on our website message board are having a discussion about 30 second timeouts.

The rules states that teams shall remain standing, yet there is no specific penalty if a team decides to sit on the bench and not stand.

I have never had an issue with this. Usually just a friendly reminder to a team that it is a 30 second timeout works, but what if they refuse to stand?

Just looking for any thought on this.
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Originally Posted by BillyMac View Post
Let's Pick Up Where We Left Off Earlier ...
Nah, I prefer to consult the Past Interps Archive!

2001-2002 NFHS Basketball Interpretations

SITUATION 11: Each team and the official scorer have been notified that Team A has called a 30-second timeout. Team A decides to sit down on its bench. RULING: Incorrect procedure. The official should first inform the coach that his/her team is to remain standing during a 30-second timeout. If the coach refuses to adhere to the officials’ request, an unsporting technical shall be assessed. (5-12-5)


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