Why no time out?

[ChuckElias]

Originally posted by WarpedOne
Why would you ever even ask a player if he really wants a TO?

For the reason that I stated earlier. The player wanted the TO for only one reason. But once he stepped OOB, granting the TO will not accomplish what the player hoped for.

should you not be presumptious and ask every time?

No, b/c in every other situation, you know that the player or coach wants the TO to either rest, stop the clock, prevent a turnover, or devise strategy. And since granting the TO will always accomplish at least one of those, the official can grant it without asking if the player is sure.

What if the team had no TO's remaining?

Granting the TO in this situation will still allow the player or coach to do what he intended; i.e., stop the clock or devise strategy. However, the cost of doing it is a technical foul.

Hope that helps.

Chuck