Timeout falling out of bounds

[Rookieref]

I have heard Pro Players cannot call a timeout while falling out of bounds or in the air ready to come down out of bounds.

Is there any rule in NF Rule book that does not allow a player to call a timeout while he/she is in the air and about to come down out of bounds?

[Art N]

Funny you should ask. We just discussed this at our meeting tonight (snow storm and all!)
If the player's last place he/she touched was in bounds....then it's a good play still.

I have heard Pro Players cannot call a timeout while falling out of bounds or in the air ready to come down out of bounds. Is there any rule in NF Rule book that does not allow a player to call a timeout while he/she is in the air and about to come down out of bounds?

Pro players CAN call a time out while in the air ready to come down OOB (I saw Scotty Pippen do it masterfully) and so can HS BB players.

[This message has been edited by PDLeBoutillier (edited January 21, 2000).]

[Joe Bob]

NF Case book, pg 38, 5.8.3D. Play:, will answer your question. Not only can he call it, but a teamate or the head coach can also call a time-out in this situation as long as he is in player control..

[Todd VandenAkker]

A long time ago, no timeout could be granted if a change of possession was imminent (such as falling out of bounds, the throw-in time about to run out, 10-second backcourt violation about to be called, etc.). But...no more.