Timeout Request Granted . . . When?

[Adam]

Let's look at a couple of other situations:
1. A1 makes a basket, and coach A requests a TO. By the time you realize it was the proper coach, B1 has the ball for a throwin.

I always grant this one.

2. A1 with the ball at the top of the key. A coach requests TO, right before you blow your whistle to grant it, A1 launches and makes a three point shot.

I always grant this, too, and the coach always takes the heat.

3. A1 lying on the floor with the ball. Coach A requests TO. By the time you realize it's the proper coach, B1 gets his hands on the ball for a held ball situation.

I always grant this TO if I can determine the request was made prior to B1 getting his hands on the ball.

The answer is A.