Timeout Mechanics

[Adam]

I will say this; the one thing that's never been mentioned during my evaluations is whether we switched on TOs. Where we stand? Absolutely, but not whether we switch. Not that it's a reason to get lazy on the mechanic, though.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I will say this; the one thing that's never been mentioned during my evaluations is whether we switched on TOs. Where we stand? Absolutely, but not whether we switch. Not that it's a reason to get lazy on the mechanic, though.

I've grown to like keeping the crew in the same positions after the timeout. Again, I don't think it's a big deal, but I like it.

My peeve is partners who don't designate a throw-in spot clearly on a timeout and communicate that clearly to the teams (who are, of course, the ones setting up a play based on a specific spot). Those that don't, I'll be there pointing and asking them -- "are we coming in there?" For some reason, those partners have never chosen a spot other than the one I ask about, probably because they didn't have one.

[chartrusepengui]

We will whistle to grant the TO - point to the spot and bounce ball to partner (if they've got it) who will stand at the throw-in spot with the ball. Calling official reports. If calling official is T and throw-in spot is endline - no switch. Otherwise we switch. It goes smoothly and we have had no problems whatsoever.