substitution question

[JRutledge]

I do not need a rulebook reference to state this. When a sub goes to the table has nothing to do with anything as it relates to your question. When they are allowed to come into the game is a separate issue, which they must be beckoned anyway. If they are telling you they want to come in for the shooter, obviously they cannot complete the sub until the proper time takes place. All that is required is the sub give their number. They do not have to sub for anyone in particular or announce who they are coming in for. Rule 3-1.

Peace

[MJT]

So, as a coach, there is no need to wait until the official bounces the ball to the shooter before sending your sub in? You can send him up there, say he is for the shooter so they have to wait until the last FT is over, and then send him in for someone else instead?