Calling a timeout while going out of bounds

[ivanlt]

Had a healthy discussion the Friday night after our games over a couple beers. The opinion was divided, here is the question:

Can a player call a timeout if they jump from the court inbounds, catch the ball in mid-air and while in the air call a time out and will obviously have to land out of bounds after catching the ball?

Please indicate the rule number referenced.

[CKRef]

Grant the TO request, see case play 5.8.3.D

Must have player control. Definition of player control says nothing about being on the floor. (4-12-1) Inbounds applies to where the airborne player LEFT the floor.

Had this conversation with an out of state coach in a tournament recently. I granted the TO. She agreed, but said they wouldn't get it in their state.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally posted by CKRef

Had this conversation with an out of state coach in a tournament recently. I granted the TO. She agreed, but said they wouldn't get it in their state.

She must coach in the state of incorrectness.

[ivanlt]

I agree with your point about player control in rule 4-12-1, but I thought the IHSA or NFHS made some exception to the falling/airborne player while going out to bounds and trying to call a timeout? But I am not sure and can't find it anywhere in the rules or case book. SO until I hear otherwise, grant the TO.

[Woodee]

Originally posted by Mark Padgett

She must coach in the state of incorrectness.

Mark you are something else! Good one!!!!!

[JCurrie]

Originally posted by ivanlt
I agree with your point about player control in rule 4-12-1, but I thought the IHSA or NFHS made some exception to the falling/airborne player while going out to bounds and trying to call a timeout? But I am not sure and can't find it anywhere in the rules or case book. SO until I hear otherwise, grant the TO.

The rule concerning airborne players and TO's is from the NBA. They have a rule restricting it, and as with all things, that belief trickles down to our world.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally posted by ivanlt
I agree with your point about player control in rule 4-12-1, but I thought the IHSA or NFHS made some exception to the falling/airborne player while going out to bounds and trying to call a timeout? But I am not sure and can't find it anywhere in the rules or case book. SO until I hear otherwise, grant the TO.

You won't hear otherwise, unless your state has some kind of "special rule" on this point.

If there is player control - you grant the TO - period.