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[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Good point.

Previous to the unannounced change, by rule, if an overly cautious official beckoned a coach, who didn't come onto the court, and the player was immediately ready to play, the team could be charged with a timeout or have to replace the player (again, by rule, not by practice).

But now, by a literal reading, if the coach comes out but is not beckoned, the conditions are not met to remove the player.