Timeout Request Granted . . . When?

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Freddy

When shall a timeout request be properly granted?
A) After: 1) observing that player control exists and 2) confirming that the head coach is making the request? Or...
B) After: 1) observing that player control exists and 2) confirming that the head coach is making the request and 3) reconfirming that player control still exists?
Sometimes after 1) and 2), the status of the ball quickly changes as a result of a pass, an interrupted dribble, a steal, an attempted goal, etc.

Freddy: Excellent question, one that I often thought about, but never bothered to ask. I personally lean toward B), however, I look forward to answers from other Forum members.