How can you call a time out in the air?

[Rich]

Originally posted by mrkleen
The rule can be simple and stupid at the same time.

When I was playing ball (in the 80s), you would NEVER be allowed to do this.

Not sure why you can now. But thats why I came here to ask.

I officiated in the 80s. The rules were the same then. It just wasn't done back then. By rule, we would've granted the timeout the same we do now.

What's the big deal about this? It's one possession and teams only get 5 timeouts per game. If they want to waste one in this fashion, fine with me.