Confirming that I was correct...

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by The New Guy

A) should the timeout have even been granted?

No. You cannot have a timeout without player possession. A ball rolling on the ground is not player possession.

Originally Posted by The New Guy

B) since the timeout was granted, was I correct in putting the throw-in back on the baseline?

I guess technically the ball should be at the baseline. The ball was on the floor based on a pass. I would give the ball back to the spot there was last possession. I would have to look at casebook to see what it says for sure, but I think that is the only thing to do.

Originally Posted by The New Guy

C) has anyone had this before? I obviously never have.

I have had an inadvertent whistle in my games before. Not quite the same situation as this but I have had it before.

Why did you not go with an inadvertent whistle and just start play from there? I know the rules say that you must go with a timeout, but it was clear this was not the right time to call for a timeout. Why not just go to your partner and tell give them information and not grant the timeout?

Peace