granting timouts

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally posted by golfdesigner
A1 OOB for throwin following travel violation by B. Administering Official hands ball to A1, B2 signals for timeout [ball already in A's hands for throw-in]. Trail official grants the TO. Should he have ignored the request since ball was at disposal of thrower?

I just want to clarify for myself, when a TO should or should not be granted in this case.

The official should have not granted the timeout, having said that, NFHS and NCAA rules handle this situation differently.

NFHS: Team B gets its timeout. Team A has the ball for a throw-in after the timeout is over.

NCAA: Official says: "Oops, what a dunce I am. Team B does not get a timeout, Team A's ball for the throw-in. Lets go."