[Raymond]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

That's what usually happens, but sometimes the official at the throwin spot will initiate the conference, and he probably doesn't want to use the "come hither" signal. We also like to have one person near the division line to deal questions regarding substitutes, team fouls, timeouts, clock issues, when do we get our checks, etc.

I've always been taught not to leave the throw-in spot vacated. Any questions that MAY come up with the table can be dealt with before or after going to the throw-in spot.