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Originally Posted by Vinski
Not sure if this is a definitive interpretation for the OP, but I think it’s enough to say that the officials can use the scorer and time when ever needed. 5.10.1 SITUATION D... Either coach may step to the scorer’s table and request a 60-second time-out and have the referee come to the table. The coach is permitted to do this under provisions of the coach’s rule...The timer and scorer and the other official(s) can be used by the referee to gain definite information. If there is no mistake or if it cannot be rectified, the requesting team will be charged with a 60-second time-out. (5-11- 3 Exception b; 5-8-4; 10-5-1c)
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Good citation, but I have a slightly off topic question.
What rule requires that the coach request, or be charged with, a 60 second time out to correct such an error or mistake? I copied these citations from a recent thread (Thanks Nevadaref):
In the 2003-04 book it was 10-5-1 (b and c):
b. Confer with personnel at scorer's table to request a 60-second time-out for a correctable error, as in 2-10.
c. Confer with personnel at scorer's table to request a 60-second time-out to prevent or rectify a timing or scoring mistake or alternating possession mistake.
In 2004-05 it was changed:
10-5-1(b) Confer with personnel at scorer's table to request a 60-second time-out (or one 30-second time-out if that is the only type of time-out remaining) for a correctable error as in 2-10, or to prevent or rectify a timing or scoring mistake or alternating possession mistake.
In 2005-06 it was reorganized and clarified:
10-5-2 The head coach may also confer with personnel at scorer's table to request a 60-second time-out (or one 30-second time-out if that is the only type of time-out remaining) for a correctable error as in 2-10, or to prevent or rectify a timing or scoring mistake or alternating possession mistake.
In 2008-09 it was changed to the current version:
10-5-1(c) The head coach may stand and/or leave the coaching box to confer with personnel at the scorer’s table to request a time-out as in 5-8-4.
Note that any language specifically referring to a 60 second, or a 30 second, timeout has been eliminated.
Inquiring minds want to know.