Timeout mechanic - do you ask or not?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

I'll ask the coach at most 2-3 times. If the coach doesn't answer me after that, I default to a full timeout. I've only had to do that a couple of times this year. Most of the time, an assistant is helpful and will inform us what type the coach wanted.

I've only had to default once this year, and I only did that after asking the scorer if he had signaled.