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Originally Posted by MechanicGuy
Yes, but coaches don't seem to like that explanation. They see a tie-up, scream time-out just before the whistle and expect their request to be granted.
It doesn't help that some officials will comply.
I was trying to find solid ground in the rules, but was unsuccessful.  |
If a player is dribbling or holding the ball, he has player control and his team has team control.
If both players are holding the ball, it's a held ball. You can't have traveling. Neither team can be granted a timeout and after you whistle the held ball.
Who cares whether the coaches likes the explanation or not? Call what you see!