Coach Interference

[frezer11]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

The coach cannot stand behind the bench, if that is what you are asking (I didn't watch the video)

Originally Posted by BillyMac

While I agree that the coach may not stand behind the bench during a timeout, I can't find a rule reference for any depth restriction while "coaching".


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Hmm. I've never really considered a coach standing behind the bench. I don't have a rule book handy at the moment, is that specified in rule 10 that he cannot be behind the bench? I don't see a restriction (either) for the depth of the coaches box from the sideline going back toward the stands.

And then for the second quote, why would the coach not be able to stand behind the bench during a timeout? Is this because he's out of the defined timeout area? Would there be any advantage possible gained, or just a letter of the law enforcement on that?

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by frezer11

And then for the second quote, why would the coach not be able to stand behind the bench during a timeout? Is this because he's out of the defined timeout area? Would there be any advantage possible gained, or just a letter of the law enforcement on that?

Because of 1-13-3.

Yes, he's out of the defined timeout area.

Rule language (letter of the law).

There is no penalty stated for standing behind the bench during a timeout.

If there was, would it be the same penalty for being outside the timeout area, and what would that penalty be?

[Robert Goodman]

Originally Posted by frezer11

And then for the second quote, why would the coach not be able to stand behind the bench during a timeout? Is this because he's out of the defined timeout area? Would there be any advantage possible gained, or just a letter of the law enforcement on that?

Why would anybody care where s/he is during a timeout? Seems the only concern of officials as to where anybody stands during such a time would be to make sure nobody else is snuck into the game, and that there's no funny business between opposing team members.