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Originally posted by A Pennsylvania Coach
A pet peeve of mine. The opponents' CALL  a timeout. As the official is reporting it to the table, I'm huddling with my assistants while my team is grabbing water bottles. Now I'm done huddling and I don't know if it's a full or a 30.
The calling official should take a step or two towards the non-calling bench, and say in their general direction (or pop his head in our coaches' huddle if we are nearby) and say "Full, coach" or "30, coach". Just as a courtesy.
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I really can't imagine this scenario, from your quote you have assistant(s) meaning there are at least three of you and one of you can't see or hear the official telling you that it's a full or 30? I convey "30 coach" in a loud voice in the general direction of the non calling bench as soon as I know, then when both teams are in front of their bench I report it using the prescribed mechanics and "start it". I think that is more than enough courtesy, I am not going to come into your huddle and make sure you know.