I give two basic instructions to a timer no matter the crew:
(1) We want a second horn in every situation, even if the teams are back on the floor and ready prior to the expiration of the timeout -- the timer should just give a manual second horn in that situation because we *will* wait for it.
(2) A reminder that the first horn for a sub for DQ, injury, or blood (provided we start the clock) is at 5 seconds and that the second horn is only to be given in that situation if I ask for it manually.
Perhaps it's a bit idiosyncratic, but (1) is a common request around here and (2) is a way I can try to avoid a needless technical foul but still have the horn if the coach is being a jerk and needs one.
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