30- and 60-second time-outs

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Originally Posted by MikeCapps

Several members of our association on our website message board are having a discussion about 30 second timeouts.

The rules states that teams shall remain standing, yet there is no specific penalty if a team decides to sit on the bench and not stand.

I have never had an issue with this. Usually just a friendly reminder to a team that it is a 30 second timeout works, but what if they refuse to stand?

Just looking for any thought on this.

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Let's Pick Up Where We Left Off Earlier ...

Nah, I prefer to consult the Past Interps Archive!

2001-2002 NFHS Basketball Interpretations

SITUATION 11: Each team and the official scorer have been notified that Team A has called a 30-second timeout. Team A decides to sit down on its bench. RULING: Incorrect procedure. The official should first inform the coach that his/her team is to remain standing during a 30-second timeout. If the coach refuses to adhere to the officials’ request, an unsporting technical shall be assessed. (5-12-5)