I've seen it all

bob jenkins · #1 (**permalink**) Mon Feb 07, 2011, 12:14pm

I was watching a prelim game a couple of weeks ago, and A scored in a situation where you "knew" B would want a TO. Both officials looked at Coach B, who did nothing. Then, just as his team inbounded the ball, he started to request the TO. By then, everyone's attention was on the game and he didn't get his TO until several seconds had passed -- maybe 5 seconds, out of the 8 or so remaining.

So, it's also on the coach to request the TO in a timely manner. And, as long as they want to keep the right to request it, they need to accept the fact that it's not always going to be granted as quickly as they want.

JRutledge · #2 (**permalink**) Mon Feb 07, 2011, 12:29pm

I had a similar situation M&M and which is why I also do not take my attention from the floor. And in my case it was in dispute what if the team calling had possession. And it was not just me that had doubt, the other coach want off about the situation.

This is why you do not take your eyes off the court and it is on the coach to get your attention by his voice, actions or coaching of his/her players.

Peace