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Originally Posted by CMHCoachNRef

Team A scores a basket. Team B inbounder grabs the ball and heads to the right side corner of the lane line for the throw-in. But, before Team B inbounds the ball, Team B head coach requests and is granted a time out. Team B will have run of the endline when play resumes. Since the team can run the endline, arguably, it does not matter tremendously WHERE the administering officials hands the ball to the inbounder.

However, should the position be on the right side (where the player was when the timeout was granted)? If the coach requests that side (or the other side as the starting point, will you grant that wish?

While it seems as if it does not matter, it really can make a difference on a timing play such as a slip screen in front of the inbounder. If the inbounder is right handed, the time to get to the other side of the lane can throw off the timing of the play. In addition, the player can now be off balance.

I have never seen any mention in the Rules Book, the Case Book or the Officials Manual on this situation. Thoughts?

Forget the fact that they can run the endline, where would you spot ball if a timeout is called?